Kaiba (La Verne) exceeded all expectations! I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen & 3 Gyoza ($15.99 - Lunch Special). It's spectacular! The noodles are firm, springy, and fresh. Its broth is rich, creamy, and savory. Every bite felt like heaven. (Important Note: Currently, there's a Yelp Check-In Promotion! Free Ice Cream, Soda, or Hot Tea for one in-person Check-In.) I arrived at Kaiba (La Verne) on Saturday (around 1:45PM). Parking is easy. The lot is spacious & big. Service felt professional, accommodating, and welcoming. My server (Jayden) worked hard. Jayden maintained a bright cheery demeanor; Jayden was very attentive & quickly assisted me; and Jayden always worked non-stop in the background. My food arrived around 6 minutes and 15 seconds. Very fast!! As mentioned, I found happiness in my meal. This Tonkotsu Ramen felt memorable and special. Its egg is silky, falling apart effortlessly as it hits the tongue. Its chasu is charred, tender, and thick. The broth is creamy and rich. And most importantly, the noodles are bountiful and springy. I felt all my stress seep away with each euphoric bite. In addition, the Gyoza tasted fresh and crisp. Its filling came juicy, and I reveled how each bite left a light crunch. And the Green Tea Ice Cream (Complimentary with Yelp Check-In Promotion) tasted chill, smooth, and refreshing. All in all, the value and quality of this meal felt unmatched. Concerning ambiance, Kaiba (La Verne) felt a little sporadic. It's clean, spacious, and well-ventilated. However, its appearance is a little ugly since folded plastic bags and boxes are sprawled outside in plain view. Still, I appreciated the food photos on the wall. Kaiba (La Verne) also has utility. I appreciated the flat screen TV; it plays the football game. Also, I observed a high-chair for kids, so this location is family friendly. The location also felt spacious with its high ceiling. Overall, I had a lovely, magical experience at Kaiba (La Verne). I am very excited that the hype is genuine. I left full and happy. If you love ramen, this is an easy recommendation. 5 out of 5. "GO!!!!" read more

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Ate here on a whim on a Sunday evening and food was tasty! Spicy Miso Ramen hit the spot and the chashu pork on top tasted great. The Spicy Garlic Albacore roll was good too and the rolls were quite large! Not sure if this is the roll size normally or maybe we just got lucky haha. Service was quick, our servers were very kind, and the place was clean. Pretty solid spot. read more

Great service and very good food. We've been here several times and had the Tonkatsu ramen, tempura udon, salmon collar, poke and the shrimp tempura lunch special. Everything was good. We are glad to have Kaiba restaurant nearby. read more

Kaiba - Shrimp tempura lunch special and albacore poke bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

Walking into Kaiba, I had big hopes... after all, it's among the top rated Yelp restaurants around. That said, just like going to see a movie that you're excited to see in advance, I'm fully aware that my hopes may have tainted my review a little. Before I go too far off course, let me say it was a solid four and may have been a five without the hopes and a couple of small things. Gwen and I were tired after a long week and wanted to have a nice dinner together. So we pulled up our Empty Nester Yelp list, to see what was close by and also fairly well rated, that we hadn't visited yet. We both love Ramen so we were excited to check out Kaiba. And since it is in La Verne, it was a good option because it's right next-door to us. First impressions were good. It's in a clean strip mall setting and the atmosphere was nice. We didn't wait long, and we were immediately greeted by a friendly server. We were told of the specials and surprised that you could get a $.99 beer, so I got that of course. When they brought the beer out, it looked like a $.99 beer - it was in quite a small glass. As opposed to a former sushi place, we loved where you could get a tall Sapporo during happy hour for four dollars which felt more worth it. Probably good to mention the size but overall, I could've ordered more if I wanted to. We both ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen and shared a basic salad and basic eel roll. The salad was fine, nothing special. The roll was as expected also nothing special but that's OK. It was a basic roll. It was presented a little messy on the plate. When the Ramen came, it looked pretty and smelled great and we were excited to dive in. First thing I noticed was plastic utensils in the form of a soup spoon and I believe the Ramen is in a plastic bowl - black plastic at that. Two big reasons I don't want plastic for my food maybe three. First, it doesn't retain heat. The Ramen was warm-hot, not hot. That's understandable being served in any plastic bowl. Second, this is nearly a five star Yelp restaurant and you're serving food on plastic dishes. I personally try to avoid as much plastic in my life as possible, especially when consuming hot items. And anyone with concerns about heating plastic and food health will tell you that black plastic is certainly want to avoid. I mentioned it to Gwen and because she's so sweet she said, maybe it's not plastic. But I'm pretty certain it is. The Ramen was pretty good - not the best I've ever had - but pretty solid. If I'm having Ramen or Pho, I want it hot. Not lukewarm and not warm-hot. Another issue was a lack of detail in service. We sat for about 20 minutes with all of our dirty dishes in front of us and it wasn't that busy. For those reasons, it was a four and in some ways I could even see close to a three. But these are easily fixable. Invest in proper dishes heated plastic is not good for your consumers nor does it look proper in terms of what you're trying to portray. And although the servers were nice, a little more presence would do. No one even asked if I wanted another tiny beer. read more

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My favorite ramen spot to go to. It's fast delicious and comfortable and friendly. Check it out read more

Kaiba - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

Let me start off my saying 3 things. 1. This is a group rating, 2. Ambience/location was nice for a group lunch 3. Service was good. So food wise, it's a bit tricky. I got the salmon spicy roll and salad with a beer. Price wise, 5 stars, you can't beat a $1 beer. But the roll for me was a 3. The reason I mention a group rating is because the 3 guys that got the ramen bowls raved about it. I completely finished the lunch. And when I asked they said 5 stars. So between the good price point and the high rating on the ramen, I averaged it to a 4. If I come back I would definitely have to try the ramen lunch combo instead of sushi read more

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Fresh sushi, great service, and amazing vibes. Best Japanese spot in town! Love it!!. read more

Kaiba - Best place n prices - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

This place was a recommendation from a friend and boy it delivered! The food was super tasty, a fun selection of rolls beyond the traditional ones but still some old favorites. The wait staff was very attentive which I really appreciated. Nice quick date night spot. read more

Kaiba - Dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

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What I had: - Tonkotsu ramen (~$14 for lunch) - Spicy tuna on crispy rice ($11.75) - Sapporo ($1) - Sake ($1) How it tasted: - Everything came out deliciously seasoned, hot, and promptly. Why did I give it a four? - Prices are fair, nice ambiance, and prompt and sincere service. Verdict? - Would and have come back three times now. Solid place overall! read more

I visited this restaurant with a bunch of coworkers since we left the office late. They were able to sit all seven of us quickly and the service was incredibly fast. The sushi was pretty good and the Udon was delicious. The broth was flavorful. The big thing is the value. This place is not that expensive and everything was delicious for the price. read more

Kaiba - Monkey Brain - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

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My girlfriend and I have been on the hunt for a new ramen spot to try and landed on this, this past weekend. My plate wasn't bad, I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. I'm not a big fan of ramen so we usually try to find places that have bowls or something similar. I really liked the amount of chicken I was served. Compared to other places we've been this was a lot! I also tried my girlfriend's noodles and didn't care for them much, but then again I never do care for ramen. My plate also came with a California role, which I didn't enjoy as much as I thought I would. My girlfriend enjoyed her plate, but wished it was spicier. All in all I really liked the amount of food we got. I also have to mention our waiter was super, super nice and attentive! read more

Kaiba - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

Pros: HUGE specialty rolls -- one order is enough to share, or even make it your own meal. The prices are fair and reasonable for the large portion of food you get. We ordered the crispy rice spicy tuna appetizer and it was large and tasty! I think this + a salad + miso soup would be more than ample food. We also enjoyed the soft shell crab appetizer, a tuna poke bowl, and the Hungry Man roll -- all was delicious! Excellent, attentive, and friendly service with a smile. Ambiance: casual & clean, with ample seating. Free parking in a shopping lot. Con: surprisingly, there is no sushi combo on the menu. There is sashimi, sashimi combo, and even carpaccio made with raw fish, but no sushi combo, which I found a bit odd for a sushi joint. I was really craving some nigiri sushi in combo form. read more

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If you love Garlic, Teriyaki and Ponzu sauce then this is your place. Only dined here for lunch. I tend to gravitate towards the same starters overtime I arrive here. Never disappointed and always a great dining experience. read more

Kaiba - Sautéed Asparagus - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

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Wanted to try a different sushi spot with the family, found Kaiba browsing Yelp. The staff here is super friendly (my mom thought we already knew each other) and our order came out very fast. Their roll selection was limited, but they clearly prioritize doing a few well over many poorly. Large, great ingredients, reasonably priced. Kids really enjoyed the beef udon. Seafood udon tasted fresh, not frozen which is unfortunately all too common. And the yellow tail carpaccio was wonderful! read more

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We really enjoyed our dinner here! The tonkatsu was one of the best we've had. We got extra meat, and that helped make it a good size for two of us to share. The servers were all super hospitable and kept checking in with us. The food took a reasonable amount of time and we were able to get in and out in less than an hour. And I checked in on Yelp to get free ice cream! read more

Kaiba - Tonkatsu ramen with extra meat - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

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Recently visited for a late night Sunday dinner and enjoyed the service and food. I like that the menu isn't too overwhelming. I tried a few rolls and they were all delicious. My favorite had to be the Spicy Garlic Albacore Roll. The sauce was soo good. The fish was good quality and fresh. The spicy tuna on crispy rice appetizer was also really good. I also enjoyed the complimentary green tea with a check-in. Service was friendly and they checked up on us throughout the meal. It's also very fairly priced for what you get. Will definitely return! read more

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It's just the best place. Period. The fish is always fresh, the ramen always slaps and the service is unmatched. Apollo last night was not only attentive and kind, he was a riot. We always take family and friends here because we trust that our experience will always top the last time. It's our family's beloved spot. read more

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My sister was craving for Japanese food and decided try here since it was in the same plaza as Magic Tea. The inside was really nice and has lots of seating. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen no spicy and she ordered the Spicy miso ramen mild. We both loved the food. It was delicious and flavorful. I would definitely ordered this again and would like to try other dishes. The staff was very friendly. There is plenty of parking in the plaza. read more

Good food, fast service, and great lunch menu. Wish the music was better like the playlists they used to play in December and January read more

Kaiba - Tonkatsu Ramen- no spice and egg already eaten - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

Yummi yummi.....99 cent beer.lots of seats..... large menu. Bring friends and family ...fresh food.....noots...sushi.apps. beer. read more

Kaiba - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

Never disappoints! Sunset roll is my go to here. So good! Service is amazing and the ambiance is fantastic. My family loves Kaiba!

I researched my area for great Ramen and this had fantastic reviews. The ramen had the most incredible favor. The spicy tuna roll was great and actually spicy! Yum. Our waiter, Travis, could not have been better. He was attentive and sweet. The prices are reasonable. $1 beer is a big plus. Very comfortable and nice music playing in the background. Can't wait to get back!! Oh. And the free green tea ice cream when you check in is another plus. Delicious! read more

Kaiba - Spicy Tuna Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

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Always hits! Ordered the hungry man roll and if you're still willing to share you won't go hungry. And though I'm not a soup person, their ramen doesn't have to work hard to convert me. The smokiness, aroma and flavor does it all! Don't miss a trip here where the servers give, the food is delicious, the ambience is clean and aesthetically pleasing and the price.... Just right. PS they have Kirin for $0.99!!! Two max per person, but if you're like me: one is enough. So, take your bestie, spouse and/or family and enjoy. read more

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Good ramen spot with average sushi. Great value for the price. Servers are friendly and food comes out quick. Indoor seating is really nice. I would recommend 100%!!! read more

Everything was absolutely delicious! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can really taste the quality in every bite. The sushi was perfectly prepared, the flavors were well balanced, and everything tasted authentic. The service was great and the overall experience was amazing. I will definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend to anyone who loves Japanese food! read more

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Kaiba is my family's favorite restaurant in the area. Great food, excellent service, 99 cent Japanese beer... who could ask for more?

The salmon poke bowl was great. There are lots of goodies inside. It is a generous portion. read more

Kaiba - Green tea ice cream - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

Apollo is great! Food and service is also great! Will come again! Delicious! !!!!!!!!!!!!

Kaiba never seems to fail. Tonight we decided to try the La Verne location and let me tell you, it's a very nice location. There's plenty of seating space/areas and very friendly and attentive staff. We started with spicy garlic edamame, which did not disappoint at all. Garlic lovers will definitely be pleased. The rolls, what can I say? Very delicious, nicely portioned/sized and reasonably priced. The hungryman roll will definitely get the job done and their yellow tail rolls are very good!! Make sure you check in on Yelp so you can get your free ice cream!! Overall, the new location felt like we were eating at their original location. I definitely can appreciate how spacious this new location is while maintaining great service, reasonably priced and delicious rolls. We will definitely be returning! read more

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Tempura - good. However, the sweet potatoes they left the dent and there was dirt and tasted off so had to spit it out that part. Tempura sauce - it was more on salty seasoning. Spicy miso ramen - it has the kick but if you take away the spicy flavor out.. the broth was nothing special. Can't taste the miso besides it's salty. The pork bone broth ... The flavor didn't come out Tonkatsu ramen - pork bone broth didn't come out broth taste was bland and just pure seasoning Udon - broth was okay. Spicy garlic albacore - portion was good. Fresh it's fresh in regular people standard but it's not fresh enough. I have a very sensitive mouth, if fish is not fresh, my mouth will be a little swollen. I only ate three pieces and got a little bump on my lip. I didn't have much expectations when I walked in even though it has really good rating. It's hard to find a good Japanese or authentic ramenrestaurant in a non-asian city. But if purely based on location then yes, this is good enough place to give thumbs up. read more

Love the food love the service and the atmosphere! Wow wow wow wow wow! You gotta go there! read more

Atmosphere was nice, service was great. The server was very kind and conversational but the reason for my lack of a full 5 star is the taste of the ramen. I eat alot of ramen and have tried in many places, unfortunately this ramen was very salty and lacked the flavor I was hoping for. However thier sushi rolls were delicious and would comeback for thier sushi but not the ramen. read more

First-timer review -- 100/10! Everything was absolutely delicious! We were so hungry we didn't get photos of everything, but here's what we tried: * Heart Attack (halved stuffed jalapeños): 10/10 -- flavorful with just the right amount of heat. * Spicy Garlic Edamame: 8/10 -- tasty, but not as spicy as expected. Pro tip: ask for a side of sriracha to kick it up a notch! * Pork-Filled Gyoza: 100/10 -- seriously, SO good. Don't skip these! Service was top-notch -- friendly, fast, and attentive. Our waiter made sure we had everything we needed and gave great recommendations. This is a great low-key spot with a lot of seating, sports broadcasting AND $0.99 beer -- can't beat that combo! We'll definitely be back with more first-timers! read more

Kaiba - Miso Soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

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Discovered this Japanese restaurant after visiting the nearby pumpkin patch with my friends. Very welcoming vibe, great service and clean environment. We ordered two sashimi, one roll and one appetizer. Everything is so amazingly fresh and delicious. The quality is on point. What a enjoyable experience. Fatty Salmon Sashimi Fatty Yellow Tail Dragon roll Green onion chicken read more

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love my poke bowl. Great, taste, great portion!Salmon on a bed of greens and rice. Sauces on the side. read more

Kaiba - Salmon poke - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

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Checked out this place with my mom and were pleasantly surprised to find a pretty good sushi spot in La Verne. Got a Fire special roll and a spicy miso ramen. Loved that they gave an abundance of onions and crispies. What's awesome is their drink special though!! 12oz Sapporo for $1!! And their special cocktails are $6. Sake also $1. Limited 2 per person. Service was great. Interior was nice. It's bigger than expected inside. Parking inside the plaza is plentiful. read more

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Tried Kaiba for the first time. There was a few groups ahead of us but it went quickly. The decor is nice, nothing fancy and the prices were reasonable, but the menu is a little limited. I'm used to seeing a much larger selection of rolls. The service was great. One of our parties had a spill and they addressed it quickly and effectively. The sashimi was really fresh but the rolls were a little poorly constructed, falling apart when I dipped some in soy sauce and wasabi. But they were very tasty and only a small part of the rolls fell apart. Parking is plentiful out front. Because of the pricing, service and taste I will be back if in the area. read more

I cannot believe they actually delivered me a tuna roll like this. I will never get delivery from this place again. read more

Kaiba - Tuna roll and super Philly roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

The ramen here is solid but I think I would skip the sushi next time. Dynamite roll just had a bunch of crab meat on top, and more crab meat in the California roll under so it was just too much. This is a very westernized sushi experience so I would not come here if you're expecting quality sushi. read more

Kaiba - Tonkotsu Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

Food, service, and ambiance are always awesome! Photo is of the salmon sashimi served with real wasabi. read more

Kaiba - Salmon Sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California