Pros: Every one of their plates is super fresh and perfectly assembled. I have no complaints about the food after visiting this restaurant about 5 times now. The best part is the happy hour, which may as well be called happy every-hour-we-are-open, because it's ALL the time now. 50% off every plate, every time. This means that a plate of california rolls (8 ct) is $3.50! So worth it. Cons: Something of a weak complaint, the food seems to take ages for them to make. Sushi takes a while to be served up anyway, so I can't say I'll hold this against them. The cashiers aren't necessarily jumping for joy at your presence. It's kind of a "just going through the motions" process of ordering, because they couldn't care less that you are there giving them business. I've never seen the owner (or so I believe), so I can't speak for them all. read more

I ordered the 'Hot Night', 'Slur', and 'Mexico City' rolls. Each roll was very fresh and delicious. You can tell that even the california rolls are made to order. The 'Mexico City' roll had generous servings of avocado which I absolutely loved. The 'Hot Night' roll is spicy tuna with shrimp tempura. It's absolutely divine. Lastly, the 'Slur' has seared salmon on the top. I ordered it based on the yelp recommendations and it was amazing. The service here was great. You can tell that the business cares for each individual customer. The few times I did ask for something, the lady in the front would gladly bring it with a smile on her face. This place is very friendly, cares about their customers, and has amazing sushi. read more

one of the best little sushi stops in orange! food is always great and the staff is very kind!

I love coming here! Close to home, it's very convenient for when I want sushi. I randomly dropped by one day just to try it as I went to a place close by and Kai caught my eye. I enjoyed my dinner so much I regret I only had one roll. It was the crunch roll simple and quick. Fresh and pretty quick service. I introduced my brothers to this gem and they were on the introduction stages of sushi rolls. We used to get the rolls without sauce (eel sauce, spicy mayo, etc.) after a few trips the cashiers already knew the special order I was about to make. Lol Now my brothers have rolls as they come. We usually get the deep fried crunch, tiger shrimp, Cali roll, I've tried the albacore sashimi once it was okay. I loved the shrimp popcorn, and salmon. read more

Sushi in Orange...this is the place to go if you are looking for a casual dining experience or take-out. Menu features a wide variety of roles...some of the traditional favorites like Spicy Tuna and Dynamite and many very creative ones. We decided to share a spicy tuna role and 4 servings (two pieces each) of a selection of sushi. Everything tasted very fresh..prices were reasonable, service was friendly and helpful, and you can't beat ease of access to the location (near Starbucks on Lincoln/Tustin). Give this place a try soon...you and your tummy will be very happy! read more

My review for KAI Sushi is long over due! I was craving sushi back in January when I decided to stop in for lunch! My usual go-to sushi place is Sushi @ Sushi in Anaheim, but not wanting to drive to Anaheim, I called this place, placed an order, picked it up and enjoyed every bite. Ever since January, I've been coming here for lunch when I've had the craving. The sushi is always super fresh and the service is always above and beyond. One time I went in, they forgot to prep my order so I had to wait a few minutes. They were very apologetic and even gave me a soda on the house to sip on while I waited. I just got back from dining-in today for the first time since I started coming to Kai sushi, and I must say, that I was no disappointed. The sushi was fresh and the service was great! I wish I would have caught the name of the guy who was working because he was very kind! And, it was super quick which is always a plus. I always order lunch special E, and it was amazing! I definitely recommend Kai sushi - you won't be disappointed. read more

This is I believe the 5th weekend that we've ordered sushi from Kai. Wow I was impressed. I didn't think a fast food type sushi joint would serve fresh sushi. I was wrong and now have a go to sushi fix. My fav: hot night ninja house special slur Service was fast. I always call in and sushi is ready in 15 minutes. I never have to wait. I've never dined in. I recommend calling in ahead of time. read more

This place has such affordable rolls! They have a limited variety but they really excel at making everything fresh and tasty. Even if their options are fewer than most Japanese restaurants, they have a roll that fits everyone's preference from simple rolls to special rolls that they create with special sauces. SLUR ($9) is a good option because of the baked salmon on top. The Tiger Woods ($13) is the perfect balance between spicy and sweet. I am in love with the scallop roll! It had a nice creamy sauce with tobiko and cucumbers. And it was only ($8). Lunch specials are available from 11-3. Plenty of parking because it's next to the Vons shopping center and they have a yelp deal! 15% off your first order! The guy even gave me a free drink from the fridge after I ordered and thanked me for finding them on yelp. So nice! read more

This place is awesome! Just had a sushi burrito and the house special. Great great!!! read more

Kai Sushi - Sushi burrito - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

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Had lunch here today for the first time. I was taking my son out for his 20th birthday. He wanted sushi. We arrived and were greeted warmly. After having a chance to look over the menu we ordered at the counter and then sat down. We had a nice chat while our food was being prepared. Our hostess came out soon with a cart filled with delicious looking food. And it was all delicious! We will definitely be back. read more

The food here is soooo good and the best part is the customer service! My family was starving after church on Christmas Eve and there were NO restaurants open. The owners had closed up because they were slow, but the graciously opened up for us and insisted that we sit down and eat!!! Merry Christmas!!! read more

This place is much better than expected. My mother and sisters loved the sushi I bought home. They gave so much filling compared to the rice. The sushi burrito was like ALL fish and filling. It was very good. Service was cordial, pricing is average to what you would expect for sushi. Small interior but very clean. I may go back for sushi nights but I think Pokinometry is still my go to spot. read more

Kai Sushi - Sushi Burrito! - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

I've been stopping in here for awhile to get sushi to go. I think their rolls are very good. Every one of them is based on a california roll, spicy tuna roll or shrimp tempura roll, so its the topping that is creative. I recommend the SLUR, house special roll, or the miami vice roll. They also serve nigiri sushi. Their lunch special "G" has 4pc nigiri, a cali hand roll, and a spicy tuna hand roll for about $8. Cooked food is good, but the tempura batter has been a bit heavy at times. The hours are short because they seem to be a one-chef place. 11-7 most days. read more

A lovely restaurant with friendly service. The food was delicious and visually pleasing to the eyes. Nice hot tea in a beautiful ceramic pot. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. read more

Kai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

I don't usually venture into strip mall sushi but this place has good yelp so I thought I'd give it a try. I've eaten from here about 3 times and it's served a purpose. Not stellar, but good enough to return. My favorites are spider roll, house roll and Las Vegas roll. We often order to go and it's just as yummy at home. Fish is fresh and never had any questionable items from here. read more

First time coming here. I didn't kno wat to expect but it was really good. Not just the food but also the service read more

Kai Sushi - California roll - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

Very simple, majority of the menu is rolls based so it's what we were looking for. This is the first time coming here so I've had rolls before and did not disappoint. Very affordable and straight forward , would go here again if ever near the area read more

+1 star for the nice lady with polite service. And no stars for the food. Fishy smelling tuna sashimi. And decent rolls. Also the wait for food was 40 minutes even though I was the only one that ordered. -4 stars for the throat shattering food poisoning I don't think I would come back read more

I really enjoyed the food at Kai! The location is not great in terms of ambiance but it's also just a nice place to get a super casual meal after grocery shopping! All the rolls we tried were delicious, as well as the gyozo. I think next time my husband and I might order this for pickup instead, but we will definitely be adding this into our routine! read more

Kai Sushi - Delicious, fresh and beautiful! - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

SLUR is overhyped, did not think it was really worth it The baked salmon is nice but there wasn't enough salmon and it kinda just tasted like a California roll with sauce on top This is not a table service restaurant. It's more like flame broiler or yoshinoya, but if it's not busy they will bring the food to your table for you which was nice read more

Kai Sushi - Lunch special - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

i love coming to this place on my lunch break, especially when i'm craving udon or sushi! they have a pretty large menu for a small restaurant, which is awesome! they also have lunch specials that keep your tummy extremely satisfied. everything is made fresh and made to order, so it's always a good idea to call your order in if you're in a rush. staff is limited but they are always so nice! read more

Kai Sushi - lunch combo f - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

Food is fresh and service is spectacular. I just had dinner here. The cashier was taking a phone order and just before she told the customer on the phone she asked how many rolls I was ordering to give the person on the phone an idea of time, to ensure the customer in front of her got their food first. I think this was fantastic and a great way to show a customer how much they are appreciated. read more

Don't judge a book by its cover. Solid taste surrounded by hospitality makes Kai Sushi a great place to get your Sushi fix. Cheap it is not but still competitive with great to go sushi around the area. Rolls are around $10 but well worth it. Will go to again. read more

Stopped by here for the first time, & for a small sushi restaurant in Orange, it was not that bad! Ordering a Philadelphia Roll, Ninja Roll, & a Crunch Roll; all rolls were prepared beautifully, & the quality was decent! Their prices are also discounted. Making this trip even more worth it, for lunch or a casual dinner. (Not a fancy or elegant diner, so not the top-notch of sushi restaurants.) Took a bit of time for the food to be prepared; recommend pre-ordering your food through the phone. Save time. But for a quick craving fix, I will definitely be back! Next time, I would like the try to famous Sushi Burrito, which sounded like the popular order for the restaurant. & their Ninja Roll was my favorite! Glad I found this affordable sushi around my area! read more

Arrived around 5 pm on a Friday afternoon to beat traffic on the 91 and I promise you this was the BEST THING that happened. No one there but us two, the sushi was fresh, very clean, nice ambiance. Got the tigerwoods roll, house special and the Tustin. Perfect 10 across the board! Definitely will be back! read more

I have been going here since I was in high school 10 years ago and it has always been good

Pricy but good. The vibe is hip and the sushi is creative. Tiger woods, slur, and Houdini are my favorites. read more

This is a great little gem that will be there for you all day long when almost every other sushi place closes by like 2:00pm until dinner time. I've tried a few different rolls and enjoy the house special roll the most. Very tasteful and filling. The staff (owners) are extremely nice and helpful and make you feel welcomed when you come to eat here. I've already shared my like for this nice little place with a few friends and intend on doing so a lot more. Great job here guys read more

Kai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

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Updated review: Everyone that my husband and I have brought here has loved the sushi just as much as we do. I almost don't want to say anything because I font want it to be too busy when I come here lol but this place should become more well known. read more

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I'm so glad we found this spot ! A group of friends and I wanted some sushi this past Saturday. We originally wanted to go to Todai only to find out Todai had been closed. So we yelped another close sushi restaurant and thankfully found this gem of a place. We walked in and we're greeted nicely. We had told the guy working the front that we'd never been there and if he can help with recommendations... well he was awesome because we ended up ordering about 15 rolls! ( 2 of each!... Krunch roll, ninja, hot night, sushi burrito.... I can't even remember the rest but they were all AMAZING!) Their customer service is great! The staff is extremely nice and make you feel comfortable. My friends and I walked out of there with full and happy tummies. Oh and we only left 11 pieces so we devoured those rolls! I'll definitely be coming back and bringing more people with me ! read more

It's always yummy here and sooooo pretty the presentation !! And close to home even better read more

Kai Sushi - Friday dinner - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

I ordered the ichi roll and the rainbow roll last time I came. The fish tasted really fresh and the portion sizes were filling. This is a great place for college students on a budget! read more

best sushi and prices !!! Very friendly staff and always have fresh food. Always smiles in this place read more

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First timer, via Yelp. Very mellow spot, good for a quiet date. Chill music, excellent service. Good prices. Great rolls, Literally nothing negative to say about this place. read more

Yes be very clear with your orders. Ate here Saturday night its a bit pricey more then other sushi places and they skimp on your rice and the tempura slices were so small they were kid size. Over all its to expensive compared to other places sushi is good tho. read more

The decorations are really cute and creative! Also, that is so awesome that they have a machine water and ice dispenser that you can fill your own cup. Another cool thing is that they let you touch the iPad cash register to pay tips and give your signature. The service is great and they serve my food very quick. They really did a good job! My "Hot Night" roll and spicy tuna roll are delicious! The sushi pieces are a bit small so my advice is, that they need to make them larger. Lastly, I love how they use the sauce to decorate my plate by drawing a tree with flowers. Hopefully I can come back again soon, this location is quite far from my home. read more

Kai Sushi - My "Hot Night" roll. (Shrimp tempura, crabmeat, spicy tuna, and crunch). Look at that decoration also! - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

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Wow.... so heartbroken. . I come into this place at least Twice a week and I just walked in to order my favorite roll ... the ninja. And they no longer have it. I came in on Wednesday and they had it. I'm so sad. Yoojin, Thank you so much for your honesty. I'm so sad to hear that it's no longer on the menu . I drive out there to you from Whittier. I will definitely hang in there and continue making the drive out there. You are awesome at what you do and everything is always so fresh and delicious. Leilani read more

I'm new to the area and have been looking for a good sushi place. I saw this place by the Vons and was a little skeptical at first, but man am I glad I gave it a try. I ordered the ninja roll (ca roll with tuna and salmon on top) and my friend ordered a crunch roll. Both were amazing! The fish on top of mine was so fresh and delicious. They put effort in the small details too, like the presentation. The sauces on the plate were designed to look like tree branches. Can't wait to come back! read more

Kai Sushi - Crunch roll and ninja roll. Delicious! - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

This place is located off of glassel and Tustin Ave in the same parking lot as the VONS. The sushi is decent and prices are comparable to other local sushi spots in orange. It's good but nothing extraordinary by any means. I'm giving this place 1 stars because of the service I received regarding preordering online. Not once but twice I ordered from this place online. Prepaid and received a confirmation email that my order was received. I go to pick it up in the given time frame per the confirmation email and the lady tells me that she has not told the cooks to start Making our food. I asked her if she received my order, she said yes. She goes on to tell me that she sees that I prepaid for my order. Not cool. That's why people order and pay ahead!!!!! It was even more frustrating because I went to the grocery store right next door, and I had raw meat and ice cream sitting in the hot car!!! Again, this is why people order ahead. Oh did I mention I ordered this food on a Monday evening? And when I went inside to pick up the food there were only 2 customers there. Here is the BEST PART of my experience: they forgot one of the rolls I ordered for dinner so i had to go back after I was already home to go get it! I think it's pretty obvious but I will NOT be back read more

We just had our first visit to Kai Sushi. We loved it! The lady helping us was so sweet and went the extra mile to make my daughter happy. The sushi was really good too! We'll be back soon :) read more