This is my favorite quick sushi spot! When I am in the mood to "go out" for sushi, there are other places I favor because Kai does not serve alcohol. And while I'm not a total lush or anything like that, I enjoy wine or sake with my sushi which Kai can't offer. BUT - their food is fantastic!! I eat here frequently, whether for a quick stop in or to take it to-go. Everything is delicious. My favorite is the Miami Vice roll and the seared albacore sushi. Truly though, I have never ordered anything that I didn't absolutely love. The prices were decent and the service was fast. If you're in the area and you're looking for tasty but decently-priced Japanese cuisine, this would definitely be the place to go. Love it and I will definitely be back more often. Best place to go for sushi around here!! read more

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This restaurant is great! We found it looking for some local sushi and we are lucky we have this gem so close. I have taken my daughter here the last three weekends in a row and everyone I can get to go with me. Even then we are craving it more and more! Lots of spicy options and a number of original options like sushi pizza which is a flatbread 'roll' with salmon and other flavors on it and a sushi 'burrito' which I have yet to try. Give it a try! read more

Went here with my girlfriend. First place that made my jaw drop because of how good the sushi was. Absolute unit of a place to go to. I got the eel and she got the salmon rolls. Both were sooo yummy! read more

Kai Sushi is the best sushi restaurant I have been to. Their sushi is only rivaled by their friendly service. This family owned restaurant is easily one of my all time favorite places to eat. read more

Kai Sushi - Piranha Roll - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

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Been a long time since I've had really good sushi. The quality of the food and the speed of service was really good. Nice little place, seems like a family business. Decor is nice and a nice date night place. read more

Some of the best sushi in the area and I've been looking at a lot of places. The lady working here was friendly and food was presented well. The only negative I can say is price, but it's the nature of our reality right now sadly. Overall, a great sushi spot in orange area. read more

Food is good, environment is clean, service is friendly, and menu is priced very good. I will return to try more of their menu. Ordered pick up and the presentation is clean and well portioned. In my photo is a Albacore roll ( but too much albacore skin for me ) adding crunch and a specialty crunch roll, as well as the garlic edamame. Thank you Kai Sushi & Roll! read more

Kai Sushi - Albacore roll with crunch added, crunch roll which has tempura shrimp, crab, and avocado, and delicious garlic edamame - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

Not a typical sushi spot, what makes them different is that they have you order first before being seated. The service was friendly but food took a little longer than expected. It seems if you dine in, they will bring the food to your table once you've ordered at the counter. The fish, for the most part was fresh but seemed a bit overpriced. A little more expensive then some decent sushi restaurants I've been to. Nothing extraordinary stood out here, not sure if I'll go out of my way to come back here. read more

Cute, quiet, hole in the wall mom and pop shop! Sushi tastes great, our favorites were the baked salmon (can't remember exact name) & New York roll! We did have to wait a little bit as they got busy with take-out orders around 3pm, but the service was well worth it. Kindest owners that went above and beyond. Definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

I ordered a salmon poke bowl and yellow tail roll. Everything tasted great but then ended up getting food poisoning a few hours later.

First time trying, when you walk in the lights are dim its a chill atmosphere . I walked in to place a to go order and while I was waiting was offered a free drink! The sunshine roll tasted so refreshing and the tuna tataki was amazing. I can't wait to go back. The staff is so nice! read more

Kai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

Ordered the deluxe sushi and Food is great and fresh. Service was great even though I ordered to go.

All the food was delicious and the owner is such a sweet woman. No need for all these sauces and piles of fish. Just straight forward and flavorful. Will be returning when in the area. Authentic Japanese food. read more

I have only been here once. However, my one experience with the California roll and paradise roll was not very good. They both tasted fishy. If fish is fresh, then it will not smell fishy nor will it taste fishy. The staff was really great and I feel bad for writing this review, but I had to be honest. read more

The sushi is delicious, the presentation is very nice. Great ambiance and excellent service!

The food and the service was outstanding! Definitely coming back! We had the In and Out roll and it was so good and the staff was incredibly friendly! 10 out of 10! read more

I was extremely impressed by this local, inconspicuous joint. I'd seen it for years, but didn't try it until I was really craving sushi and my family was tired of cooking during quarantine. I got the Tiger Woods Roll and Paradise Roll (cool names). They were very gratifying. The Tiger Woods Roll, I believe gets it's name from the back that it is topped with black and orange sauce stripes, making it resemble a tiger (not sure where the "Woods" comes from). The Tiger Woods contained both eel and tuna, and really satisfied my sushi tooth. The Paradise Roll I experimented with, interestingly, did not resemble a typical rice and seaweed roll. In fact, it was not formed into one straight roll, but each individual roll was separately laid down flat. I loved the aesthetic of this one because it was unique with vibrant colors and wrapped in cucumber!! In hindsight, this was a worthwhile experiment, because the lack of rice allowed me to taste the tuna and salmon melt in my mouth with the subtle ponzu dip (it came with) elevating it, And for a moment I thought I could actually be in paradise.. All jokes aside, come here!! And don't shy away from the special rolls because they're incredible. read more

Kai Sushi - Tiger Woods - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

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I ate a small size of pokeball, tuna flavor few days ago. It was the best fantastic Taste among other pokeball I had eaten before. Especially, the harmony of rice with other's the fried sliced onion and fresh tuna was good for me. So now, I want to recommend to other's customers to order this distinguished pokeball when you lose your taste and look forward to different special food, choose this one, you will discover your another flavor of world. I love it! I love Kai sushi. Concentrating to customers with best quality of seafood!!!! read more

Kai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

Kai sushi is always very tasty and fresh. Their shrimp & veggie tempura are by far the best I've had. The typical crunch, California, spicy tuna, house special roll & tiger woods are always really good as well. Never had a negative lunch or dinner here, would definitely recommend. read more

I've eaten there several times now and I would still highly recommended! My daughter was here this last time and she loved it! Food is great! Service is always on time for To Go! read more

This is the happiest five stars I've given with a place like Kai Sushi. From a college student perspective, this is the best place to get great, fresh sushi at a great value! I've only remembered to check in twice so far out of the many times I've visited here with my boyfriend because I get too excited for the food. The seating is a bit more sparse so big groups aren't ideal, but the interior is always clean and the design is cute and pleasing to look at. Instead of ordering through a server, you can walk straight in and order right at the counter and they'll serve your food at the table. They also have a great water dispenser if you prefer having a cup of water. I highly recommend their SLUR roll (my boyfriend and I always order two because we love it!), Miami Vice Roll, Hot Night Roll, and their House Special Roll. We just tried the House Special roll last night for my birthday, and the amount of spicy tuna was just right. It didn't overwhelm the roll and it was a great blend of flavors and texture. The small amount of seaweed salad dotted with Sriracha was a great touch! Can't wait to be back soon to celebrate finishing exams. read more

Kai Sushi - Two SLUR Rolls because one just aint enough! - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

Came here due to the good reviews and wow it did not disappoint! The lady who helped us was very sweet and attentive. The sushi was great too! Would definitely go back just due to the amazing service. Loved the "dessert" of oranges she brought out after as well. read more

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PREGNANT FRIENDLY PLACE ^_^. This place was kind enough to let me make substitutions to my order. Since I am pregnant, I am not supposed to eat raw fish. I can have imitation crab meat, but I am not comfortable eating it so I avoid it. I ordered 4 HANDS ROLLS (eel, cucumber, krunch and salmon skin) and I substitute crab meat for veggies and avocado. Hand rolls were so delish. Generous portion and they added soooo much avocado. Sooo good! I also enjoyed their VEGGIE TEMPURA Place is a small sushi spot inside a big business plaza. Menu consist of classic sushi rolls, nigiri, specialty sushi rolls, handrolls, lunch specials etc. Prices are reasonable. Came around lunch time on a weekday and there were a lot of people ordering to go and picking up food. Once I'm done with this pregnancy I will come back and try their sushi with raw fish! read more

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Love this mom and pop. Sad that inflation is raising the prices. The sushi is fresh. I'm a fan of spicy tuna my go to place!

city of orange and a big strip mall...counter-order sushi, rolls and bentos...self-seating tables...ordering sesame chicken and california roll lunch $10.99...soda can $1.75...friendly korean-owned casual japanese restaurant...food delivered to the table in a few minutes on a tray...bowl of standard miso soup....sesame chicken fried light and very crispy...sauced and laying above a bed of rice....california roll constructed well and rolled perfectly...a simple good quality meal at a low price... read more

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Over priced. Prices are like fine dinning. I consider this place more of a take out place. Even though you can eat there.

December, Thursday 12pm Establishment: - clean - Good lighting - order in or to go - for order in: order at counter, sit at a stove and wait - adequate amount of chairs and tables - not too many people at this time Service: - fast - efficient - nice Food: [ordered the tempura and California roll lunch combo ~$8-9 (take out)] - came with ~7-9 pieces of tempura (sweet potato, onion, green beans, carrots, 1 shrimp), miso soup, and 4 pieces of California rolls, and a bowl of rice - provides napkins, spoon, fork, chopsticks - tempura is warm, nice and crunchy, comes on top of the rice - California rolls-- the average rolls (nothing special, but not bad either) - miso soup-- tofu, green onions, and bits of seaweed Overall: great service, clean establishment, good amount of food. Sushi and tempura decent. read more

They have recently implemented a 15% surcharge to sit down at a table to eat inside. Just an FYI

Was gonna try this place for lunch today. The lady informed me it would be 15% more do actually eat there in the restaurant. Just FYI to anyone else who wants to eat there. That's just ridiculous! read more

Great place for perfection with regards to their selection of sushi. Will definitely be back. read more

Kai Sushi - Sushi lovers ultimate roll. - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

Fast casual type of sushi place. Don't be snobby. For the cost of food here, expect glorified California rolls if that's what you're craving for $10/combo (more of less). Food 4/5: It's not high end sushi, but time to time I crave a good Cali roll and this place surpasses my expectations for that. The quality and service is quite decent for what it is. Nothing is too greasy, too much, too little, or old tasting. It's just right. Price 5/5: For what you get, it's pretty decent. I usually come here for lunch and end up spending about $11-12 including tax. It's slightly higher than what I'd usually pay for lunch but you get a decent amount for what it is. Cleanliness 5/5: Nothing to complain here. The food tastes fresh and the tables get cleaned right away when you leave. Ambiance 3/5: I think they should ditch some of the decor here, it really hinders the look of the store. It's definitely clean here. There's just too much going on and that's probably why it's not too crowded ever in this store. read more

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Im agsinst frozen fish for sushi place...The fish should be fresh. People who eats sushi, they are coming for fish itself. Fresh fish will make them loyal to you. Miso soup was instant one which it wasnt get mixed with water. read more

Kai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

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I've had all kinds and grades of sushi, everything from the finest you can buy in Japan to Sugarfish to Sushiboy. While I love my top-notch sushi, I don't always need to go to Sugarfish to satisfy my cravings. Places like Kai are delicious without the long wait. Here's my take on Kai Sushi: FOOD: Kai has all of your standard rolls (California, forms of crunchy/spicy rolls) as well as hand rolls, and my personal savior/favorite, CUCUMBER ROLLS! If you're doing low-carb or keto (like me these days) and your family invites you to sushi, you might start to sweat and wonder what you can actually eat. I loved that Kai had cucumber rolls, and they were DELICIOUS! They also fully accommodated my request to have hand rolls without the rice AND gave me extra filling to boot, which I loved. I got a spicy tuna and spicy yellowtail hand roll and they were so delicious! AMBIANCE: Kai is a little sushi shop within a strip mall, but do not let this turn you off! Repeat after me: not all sushi needs to be like Sugarfish. The service here is fast and wonderful. The owner and co. knew my family's names and greeted them (it was my first time there, so I get I'm an outsider!). PARKING: Since Kai is located in a smaller shopping center, there is ample free parking in front of and around the restaurant. This might not be a concern for OC folks, but a relief for this LA lady that parking was easy for once in Southern California. We all left Kai with full bellies and were super content with our meal! I watched my baby brother crush at least 3 rolls without a single complaint to be heard. Don't miss out on Kai if you're looking for a quick sushi bite. read more

Delicious sushi, clean restaurant and the nicest owners. The service was great. Miso soup was super fresh. First timers but we will be back.

We love Kai Sushi! Almost every Friday we get some rolls and sashimi. Now when we call in an order they say "Hi Mary. It must be Friday" Prices are reasonable. Service is excellent. read more

Consistently good fresh food. We always order the Bento Box. TIP: Call in to order to save time as there will be a long wait if you do a walk in order. read more

Delicious & giant rolls. Everything is fresh & amazing. Only thing - with covid, it says there is outdoor seating. It's really just a table with four chairs so don't bring too many people to this delicious place. But overall, amazing food & would recommend to all my sushi lovers out there. read more

Tried this place for the first time. It was a perfect place to eat after a long day of work. They took a little while to take out order because they were filling take out orders but we didn't mind. The friendly lady offered us eater while we waited. When she was able to she came over and joked around with us while taking our order. She was super friendly. We where a group of 6 so we thought we would have to wait a little longer to get our food out but surprisingly it was quick. She rolled out an adorable cart with all our orders on it she remembered what each person ordered and handed us each our tray with our food. Here comes the best part... The food was amazing!!! Not exaggerating at all I loved it. I ordered the sashimi special, egg rolls and a miso soup. The rest of the table had rolls, edemame, hand rolls, shrimp tempura etc. Every person was more than satisfied. Then the whole table ordered hot tea. It came out in unique individual pots for each person with a matching cup. I think it was passion fruit or something along those lines. She joked it was her secret recipe she could not share with us. Best tea ever!! After our dinner we paid and walked out. She waved good bye and then right before we got to our cars she chased us down to bring us all some cute juices. I haven't tried mine yet but I'm looking forward to it. Overall I loved the food. I enjoyed the chatting and joking around. The vibe is very chill relaxing and welcoming. The tea was perfect. I could not ask for better food and customer service. I'm in love with this place!! read more

Plenty of options, creativity in the rolls, I love my trips to Kai Sushi. Very small place and never really busy, it's a nice, cozy spot to grab some sushi! read more

Kai Sushi - Miami Vice Roll - Japanese Near Me - Orange, California

Doesn't look much from first walking in and not seeing an actual sushi bar .... this was my first visit. Kind of a hole-in-the-wall location, but don't let the tastefully decorated environment and few tables scare you . . . cuz the freshness of the fish, food presentation and taste are BEYOND words. Definitely some of the best Udon Noodles I've ever had. I was the only eat-in patron during the 6-7 pm dining hour, but they served up a bunch of take-out orders while I was there. Menu seems to emphasize both cut and hand rolls, but there's also about a dozen different fishes from which to choose from both Nigiri and Sashimi . . . and prices are very reasonable considering the more-than-adequate serving portions. A family-owned business (a father "chef" and son "front-of-the-house" duo) not to be over-looked . . . I'll definitely be back soon!!! #DomoArigatou read more