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My husband and I tried KAIDON inside Haven City Market in West Covina last Friday, and it was a great experience! You could tell it's a popular spot by how busy it was, and the food presentation was on point. Here is what we ordered: Negi Shio Yakiniku Bowl ($14.99): "Negi Shio" translates to green onion and salt, and "Yakiniku" means grilled meat. It came seasoned with a savory, sesame oil-based salt sauce and generously topped with minced green onions. The first few bites tasted a bit salty, but once everything mixed in, it was delicious and super flavorful. I loved the thinly sliced beef paired with the fresh scallions. Grilled Filet Mignon Steak Bowl ($23.99): My husband got this bowl, and the portion of tender meat was huge. I tried a few bites and really enjoyed it, though I still preferred my Negi Shio bowl! Mango Smoothie ($6.99): Huge portion size, refreshing, and delicious. Overall, both our tummies left very happy. We'll definitely be back.
Kaidon is a Japanese yakiniku concept located inside Haven City Market, offering a selection of grilled meat bowls. The setup is simple, operating as a takeout-style counter where orders are placed through a self-service kiosk, with ample seating available throughout the food hall. Service was fairly average during our visit, leaving little of an impression. **Legendary Yakiniku Mountain Bowl: 2/5** Unfortunately, the bowl fell short across nearly every component. The meat was noticeably dry and lacked much flavor despite being the centerpiece of the dish, while the tempura enoki mushrooms were missing the expected crispness and tasted stale yet greasy. The fried kale was similarly underwhelming, with a dehydrated texture that failed to enhance the bowl. Even the kimchi tasted fairly generic and reminiscent of something store-bought. Overall, the food was disappointing in both flavor and execution. With so many other options available at Haven City Market, I'd have a hard time choosing Kaidon again.
Inside the New Haven Market in West Covina, they have a shop specializing in a Japanese/korean/western fusion. We tried their top of the line bowls, the Filet Mignon Bowl and the Korean BBQ Pork Belly bowl. The meat itself was pretty good, a little chewy for both. But the enoki mushroom tempura had a weird stringy texture that didn't compliment their otherwise perfect crunchy tempura exterior. They also come with kale and kimchi which works, but not the expected Japanese combination. The sauce tasted overall pretty standard more concentrated teriyaki. Given the price point for lunch, I expected a bit more. I feel that their more economical bowls may like feel like a better value, but their premium options were not worth it for me.
Kaidon's pictures looked enticing for us to give them a try. We ordered the KBBQ Pork Belly Mountain Bowl and the "Legendary" Yakiniku Mountain Bowl through a kiosk, and a worker handed us a beeper for when our food is ready. The portions were great and the bowls had a lot of variety. In addition to a generous helping of meat, you also get some grilled seaweed and a few types of veggies. Our bowls had a good amount of flavor to them, and everything was well-balanced and working well together in terms of taste. If you're not sure what to get in Haven Market, Kaidon is definitely a safe choice!
This is located inside Haven City Market in West Covina. We ordered through the kiosk and were given a beeper that went off after about 20 minutes. The food itself was quite delicious. Here's what I had: Legendary Yakiniku Mountain Bowl - It was like an elevated Yoshinoya beef bowl. The meat was tender and perfectly seasoned. It also came with fried enoki mushrooms and a side of seaweed, which were both delicious. I would definitely order this again. (5/5) Overall, it's a nice spot in the food court, and I like the setup. It's a bit on the pricey side, but the flavors definitely made it worth trying.
Kaidon is inside Haven. The beef bowl was pretty tender and tasty. Loved that it came with a lot of scallions. The beef had so much flavor and loved the charcoal taste as well. We ordered a side of fried inoki mushroom and it was great. We liked the wasabi and habanero sauce.
I wanted to write a review to specifically shout out the incredible staff here. I ran into an issue where I had been waiting quite a while for my order. Turns out my order was lost. They remade my order and was so apologetic, even graciously included a free appetizer and drink to make up for it. They went above and beyond for me. I ordered the sirloin steak bowl and really enjoyed it. It comes with rice at the base, battered enoki mushroom, kimchi, nori, and crispy kale. A very hearty, balanced, and satisfying meal. My only criticism was that the sauce didn't quite taste "asian" to me and felt like it was missing something unami to it. Overall a really solid meal option in the haven city food hall!
The presentation & overall taste was good, but the meat was pretty dry. I got the filet mignon bowl and they cooked it well done. Was a bit disappointed considering the general good reviews this place has. The short rib bowl was good though!
Inside the Haven market place next to the main seating area. The sign really attractive to me, I got the grilled rice bowl. It's really hearty Absolutely delicious, the only down side is that I went in a group and this came out after everyone else's food. It's a bit slower than the other restaurant. Next time id order this first.
Seriously? This is nothing like what they show in the picture. I had to order something else after this. Doesn't taste good either. Yoshinoya can do better than this
Delicious donburi at Haven City Market. The food comes out quickly but it's hot and fresh. Satisfied what I was craving at the time. Good price point also.
so delicious! the grilled filet mignon steak bowl was so flavorful and tender, i feel like they were pretty generous with the amount of meat given the price too! would definitely return to try other dishes service was good, staff were friendly :)
We were very satisfied with Kaidon. It reminded us a bit of Japan (sorta) in terms of the food court set up and ordering. The food is made to order so it might have a small wait especially when they're busy. Everything came out nice and hot. The taste of everything was very good, the beef was tender and fatty. The pork pieces were massive and not chewy. The kimchi they use is delicious and packs a nice punch. The karaage was juicy and full of flavor, it didn't even need sauce. The portions are big and the mango smoothie was delicious. We can't wait to return to this food haul and have their food again!
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My husband and I tried KAIDON inside Haven City Market in West Covina last Friday, and it was a great experience! You could tell it's a popular spot by how busy it was, and the food presentation was on point. Here is what we ordered: Negi Shio Yakiniku Bowl ($14.99): "Negi Shio" translates to green onion and salt, and "Yakiniku" means grilled meat. It came seasoned with a savory, sesame oil-based salt sauce and generously topped with minced green onions. The first few bites tasted a bit salty, but once everything mixed in, it was delicious and super flavorful. I loved the thinly sliced beef paired with the fresh scallions. Grilled Filet Mignon Steak Bowl ($23.99): My husband got this bowl, and the portion of tender meat was huge. I tried a few bites and really enjoyed it, though I still preferred my Negi Shio bowl! Mango Smoothie ($6.99): Huge portion size, refreshing, and delicious. Overall, both our tummies left very happy. We'll definitely be back. read more
Kaidon is a Japanese yakiniku concept located inside Haven City Market, offering a selection of grilled meat bowls. The setup is simple, operating as a takeout-style counter where orders are placed through a self-service kiosk, with ample seating available throughout the food hall. Service was fairly average during our visit, leaving little of an impression. **Legendary Yakiniku Mountain Bowl: 2/5** Unfortunately, the bowl fell short across nearly every component. The meat was noticeably dry and lacked much flavor despite being the centerpiece of the dish, while the tempura enoki mushrooms were missing the expected crispness and tasted stale yet greasy. The fried kale was similarly underwhelming, with a dehydrated texture that failed to enhance the bowl. Even the kimchi tasted fairly generic and reminiscent of something store-bought. Overall, the food was disappointing in both flavor and execution. With so many other options available at Haven City Market, I'd have a hard time choosing Kaidon again. read more
2 months ago
Inside the New Haven Market in West Covina, they have a shop specializing in a Japanese/korean/western fusion. We tried their top of the line bowls, the Filet Mignon Bowl and the Korean BBQ Pork Belly bowl. The meat itself was pretty good, a little chewy for both. But the enoki mushroom tempura had a weird stringy texture that didn't compliment their otherwise perfect crunchy tempura exterior. They also come with kale and kimchi which works, but not the expected Japanese combination. The sauce tasted overall pretty standard more concentrated teriyaki. Given the price point for lunch, I expected a bit more. I feel that their more economical bowls may like feel like a better value, but their premium options were not worth it for me. read more
Kaidon's pictures looked enticing for us to give them a try. We ordered the KBBQ Pork Belly Mountain Bowl and the "Legendary" Yakiniku Mountain Bowl through a kiosk, and a worker handed us a beeper for when our food is ready. The portions were great and the bowls had a lot of variety. In addition to a generous helping of meat, you also get some grilled seaweed and a few types of veggies. Our bowls had a good amount of flavor to them, and everything was well-balanced and working well together in terms of taste. If you're not sure what to get in Haven Market, Kaidon is definitely a safe choice! read more
This is located inside Haven City Market in West Covina. We ordered through the kiosk and were given a beeper that went off after about 20 minutes. The food itself was quite delicious. Here's what I had: Legendary Yakiniku Mountain Bowl - It was like an elevated Yoshinoya beef bowl. The meat was tender and perfectly seasoned. It also came with fried enoki mushrooms and a side of seaweed, which were both delicious. I would definitely order this again. (5/5) Overall, it's a nice spot in the food court, and I like the setup. It's a bit on the pricey side, but the flavors definitely made it worth trying. read more
28 days ago
Kaidon is inside Haven. The beef bowl was pretty tender and tasty. Loved that it came with a lot of scallions. The beef had so much flavor and loved the charcoal taste as well. We ordered a side of fried inoki mushroom and it was great. We liked the wasabi and habanero sauce. read more
I wanted to write a review to specifically shout out the incredible staff here. I ran into an issue where I had been waiting quite a while for my order. Turns out my order was lost. They remade my order and was so apologetic, even graciously included a free appetizer and drink to make up for it. They went above and beyond for me. I ordered the sirloin steak bowl and really enjoyed it. It comes with rice at the base, battered enoki mushroom, kimchi, nori, and crispy kale. A very hearty, balanced, and satisfying meal. My only criticism was that the sauce didn't quite taste "asian" to me and felt like it was missing something unami to it. Overall a really solid meal option in the haven city food hall! read more
1 month ago
The presentation & overall taste was good, but the meat was pretty dry. I got the filet mignon bowl and they cooked it well done. Was a bit disappointed considering the general good reviews this place has. The short rib bowl was good though! read more
Inside the Haven market place next to the main seating area. The sign really attractive to me, I got the grilled rice bowl. It's really hearty Absolutely delicious, the only down side is that I went in a group and this came out after everyone else's food. It's a bit slower than the other restaurant. Next time id order this first. read more
18 days ago
Seriously? This is nothing like what they show in the picture. I had to order something else after this. Doesn't taste good either. Yoshinoya can do better than this read more
so delicious! the grilled filet mignon steak bowl was so flavorful and tender, i feel like they were pretty generous with the amount of meat given the price too! would definitely return to try other dishes service was good, staff were friendly :) read more
5 months ago
We were very satisfied with Kaidon. It reminded us a bit of Japan (sorta) in terms of the food court set up and ordering. The food is made to order so it might have a small wait especially when they're busy. Everything came out nice and hot. The taste of everything was very good, the beef was tender and fatty. The pork pieces were massive and not chewy. The kimchi they use is delicious and packs a nice punch. The karaage was juicy and full of flavor, it didn't even need sauce. The portions are big and the mango smoothie was delicious. We can't wait to return to this food haul and have their food again! read more
23 days ago
Very good food and ambiance quality is also amazing service also great Would come here again for sure read more
I had a good experience at Kaidon (West Covina). I ordered the Grilled Sirloin Steak Bowl ($23.99). It includes juicy sirloin steak, crispy fried enoki mushrooms, fresh kimchi, kale, seaweed, and clean steamed rice. This meal arrived picturesque and filling. (Quick Note: Cash is not accepted. Bring card or contactless payment. In addition, this business uses a shady gimmick where they offer FREE drinks for 5 Star Reviews. I will attach a photo of this sketchy gimmick. I HATE it. This business needs more confidence in their abilities.) I arrived at Kaidon (West Covina) on Monday (around 6:49PM). Parking is competitive this late weekday, but I quickly found a spot since the lot is big. Staff (receipt says Ken) is professional and hardworking. Ken answered all my questions; Ken worked nonstop; and Ken was very welcoming. After ordering, Ken gave me an electronic pager that would buzz when my meal was ready. My food took 17 minutes and 12 seconds. As mentioned, I ordered the Grilled Sirloin Steak Bowl ($23.99). It's enjoyable. The steak is thick and juicy. And the steamed rice is fresh and clean. However, its aftertaste of kimchi and kale might dissuade some customers. Still, I found joy in this well-prepared bowl. The crunchy enoki mushrooms also reminded me of a crisp vegetable tempura. Concerning ambiance, Kaidon (West Covina) is a food stall in the popular Haven City Market. The location is very clean with plentiful seating. Also, I enjoy the upbeat music and many flat screen TVs that play the basketball game. It's a comfortable spot. Overall, I had a good experience at Kaidon (West Covina). Bad gimmick aside, this location has genuine promise. The food is filling & good quality; the staff is friendly; and I left happy & satisfied. If curious, I recommend. 4.4 out of 5 read more
This spot is located inside Haven City. I ordered the Yakiniku Mountain Bowl and it was very yummy. I especially loved their wasabi-type sauce. The bowl was beautifully presented and packed with flavor, and the crispy enoki mushrooms were fresh and stayed crunchy the whole time. The portion was decent, but I'd suggest to add more rice since the bowl was only half-way filled. Overall it was very good and I may order again, but probably not quite worth the price. read more
7 months ago
This place is located inside Haven City. I'm not entirely sure if the bowl is meant to be Japanese or Korean style, but I wouldn't expect kimchi and fried potato slices (it was supposed to be fried enoki mushroom) at a Japanese spot. The biggest downside for me was the meat. I wish they had asked how well-done we wanted it, and it would have been much better if it were served hot instead of lukewarm. The portions also felt a bit small. We ordered the 10 oz premium grilled sirloin steak bowl, but it felt more like 6-7 oz, which didn't match what was advertised. Overall, it was okay, but it definitely didn't taste very Japanese. I probably wouldn't return for a second visit. read more
6 months ago
I've been coming to Haven City Marketplace for lunch and decided to give this spot a try. I ordered the kimchi chicken bowl. The food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. The first thing I noticed was the small amount of chicken meat in the center of the bowl. It looks like a good portion but thats from the positioning and presentation. The amount of veggies were also pretty lacking as compared to the advertised pictures they had on screen. Taste wise, the food was alright. There wasn't much chicken and sides in comparison to the amount of rice they give. Overall, the food was average and not worth it. I was expecting more meat and veggies, not 70% rice. They were also relatively expensive for a bowl especially compared to the neighboring chinese stalls. Can't say I would recommend this over anywhere else. read more
7 months ago
Absolutely delicious! Been wanting to try this spot, and I'm so glad I did! Came here on a Wednesday and the whole plaza was empty. Perfect day to have the whole place to myself. Ordered the legendary and the top sirloin. The bowls were delicious! Loved the enoki mushrooms and the kimchi was perfect to cut through the fattyness. Husband and I finished the whole bowl. We also ordered the Japanese fried chicken. That was meh, wasn't the best, wast the worst. They should give you a wedge of lemon to add some zest to the chicken but they didn't. It took about 15 minutes for my food, they say quality food takes time. Service: you order from a kiosk, so no service really. On a weekday, there is plenty of seating, the area is well lit, and plenty of other food options to try. Parking: on a Wednesday afternoon empty, on a weekend, good luck. Would definitely be back if in craving this again. read more
4 months ago
Got the legendary bowl. It was just alright, I would give it 6/10. The meat was a bit burnt & super fatty, which I wasn't a big fan of. The enoki mushroom was too greasy in my opinion, and the kale/ spinach (greens) in the bowl were deep fried.. I do like the sauce and the rice, but other than that, it was just an okay bowl. Given that we went on a Saturday, it was a bit of a wait since there were crowds. read more
028/2026/Jan Love to come here atvthe Haven City Market to try the different vendors! Kai don was a new restaurant I haven't eaten . Very appealing presentation of the belly pork dish that was served on top of the rice with sides of kimchi , fried enoki mushrooms and a seaweed sheet!! Ordered the guava smoothie and very refreshing!! Very friendly staff ! Will surely ho visit again to try other dishes on the menu!! read more
This place is all about looks, not the taste. It was $20 something for the "LEGENDARY" yakiniku mountain bowl. More like a mountain of rice hidden underneath with so much oil that a country we know would seek it out. It is not as it's pictures, they sold you on the aesthetics. I bought, my mistake. I wouldn't do it again. The beef itself taste pretty good, but it's so greasy that I can't get over it. I eat more rice to cover the taste, just to find more grease at the bottom of the bowl. The fried enoki mushroom is a farce; all the looks with no taste, because it is fried to smithereens. The kimchi doesn't match the vibe of the bowl. I don't get the dehydrated kale, what are they doing in the bowl? The dried unflavored leaves takes away from any flavor it had left. Pretending to look healthy? Too expensive for the portion, too greasy for my emotion. They need a new kitchen staff. This isn't Japanese food lmao. read more
Pretty yummy spot in Haven City Market in West Covina. I went on my lunch break and was super impressed by this spot. I ordered the #1 and got the Karaage combo with the mango slushee. The don took 15-20 min to make, but was worth the wait. The chicken was a little oily, but freshly fried, so not too bad. The sauce is very yummy, typical spicy mayo sauce. The don itself had a lot of meet and I loved all the stuff that came with it, like the fried enoki mushroom, the seaweed, the fried kale, and the kimchi (but they only gave a little bit of kimchi so left me wanting more). The sauce on the don was good too, there's a teriyaki like sauce and a wasabi-like/horseradish type of sauce that you could serve yourself on the side, and I got both and was super happy with it. All and all, it's a good spot with good food that's of good quality. Seating is "cafeteria-style" so you may sit with strangers if you don't have a full table, which I didn't mind. It did take a little while to get the food so if you only have a 30-min window for lunch, I don't recommend it, as it could be too much of a time crunch, but all and all I liked it. read more
Located at Haven City Food Hall! I ordered the Legendary Yakiniku Mountain Bowl ($18.99). It was so delicious and a hefty serving. The bowl had fried enoki/kale, seaweed, beef, rice, and kimchi. Over everything about it, would love to come back the next time I am in the area They have different sauces on the side counter, try them all! They also have self-order on kiosks and then you receive a buzzer for when your order is ready! read more
4 months ago
Service was not great. I was seated at a table in front of the place. The cashier was packing to go while my food was there for 10+ minutes. My food is already cold when I picked it up. The meats are burnt. Not going to come back. read more
Came here to check out this one item that was trending on TikTok. The Korean pork belly bowl was good. The negative was the customer service, the cashier had no personality and bad attitude when we asked for an additional pork chopsticks and spoon. Just because of this, I would not come back! Restaurant is located inside the Haven Street market. read more
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Located inside the West Covina Haven City Market. Customers order via kiosk. I got the #2 grilled pork bowl and the #3 for my brother. I got a Korean pork belly combo bowl ($17.99) which came with a side of karaage and a smoothie ($8.99). The portion was a good size and it came piled with kimchi, fried enoki mushrooms, seaweed sheets, and crispy fried kale on white rice. The smoothie was super sweet, the wait time was not long and the staff is nice. read more
2 months ago
When you open a stall that is clearly geared up-market but the food to price ratio doesn't exactly meet that concept. Is the food bad...no, but is it great? Neither. I think if you can't differentiate your product from say Tokyo Central's Hot Food Bar, yet the price premium is equivalent to say going to the original Ojiya's in Gale Ave Hacienda Heights but not even on par to that level of quality....then I don't know, it's a hard sell. Guava drink was sugar on roids. Teriyaki Tofu appetizer was very mid, no batter, no crunch, very boring. Yakiniku Beef taste like Rowland Heights Korean BBQ House circa 2001 next to Yei San Jib on Colima (That isnt a compliment btw, if you had Korean BBQ for the last 30 years throughout Los Angeles, that would be the equivalent of grading a Golden Corral Buffet to Bachannal Buffet in Vegas before the Pandemic). The Kimchi was good. Whoever the vendor is, kudos. Other than that, unless I'm desperate to blow 30+ on a extremely fast casual bowl of mediocre rice and grilled meats on a weekend. Then no, I think people would be better off buying a tray of marinated bulgogi at Costco. Get some Kimchi at H Mart, and build your own bowl. Costco has YumYum sauce too. Buy if you're with family friends and just somehow on the whim decided this is what you want given the variety in the food hall, play ball. Again the food's not bad...just nothing spectacular so don't go in expecting Oral Satisfaction. Now if this was say in Lubbock Texas, I will probably rate this place a 4. That's just how it is. LA is a ultra competitive food market, so where dollars are spent matters during a recession. read more
Kaidon is another newbie at Haven City Market in West Covina (free parking + shared seating all around inside and outside). They have a neat tiger logo at their restaurant front. Their menu looked so colorful and intriguing. I had to try their food. They have various protein bowls like beef, chicken, and salmon. My eyes were on the Grilled Salmon Fillet Bowl. I didn't get it on my first visit, but I ended up getting it on my second visit. Yes, I came back! They have one self-ordering kiosk. Btw, NO CASH PAYMENT. CREDIT CARD & CONTACTLESS PAYMENT ONLY at this time. I didn't have much interaction with the staff except when picking up my order. They seem friendly and nice. Below is what I ordered... Day 1 1. Crispy Potato Croquette - Good size, it was crispy and filling 2. Japanese Fried Chicken (aka Karaage) - Big chunks of chicken, not the standard fried style like other karaage, it tasted great, sauce was tasty Day 2 1. Grilled Salmon Fillet Bowl - Disappointing, pricey bowl at $23.99, salmon appeared overly seared or burnt, it was not moist, the only good thing was the veggies, will not get this again unfortunately Will I be back? I really don't know. Maybe for their chicken bowl and appetizers only. read more
We stopped by Kaidon and ordered the chicken karaage. It came out crispy, juicy, and pretty good. The portion size was solid and everything tasted fresh. It is the kind of quick stop that surprises you with how good the food is. Very enjoyable and worth coming back. read more
We stopped by this donburi spot inside Haven City Market and ordered two bowls and upgraded both to the Karaage combo (+$8.99) which also came with a drink: -Legendary Yakiniku Mountain Bowl + Karaage + Mango Smoothie -Grilled Sirloin Steak Bowl + Karaage + Red Guava Smoothie Both bowls followed the same template with kimchi, seaweed, fried enoki, and "crispy" kale. The only difference was the protein, and that made all the difference. The yakiniku was AWESOME...rich, savory, and surprisingly tender. It paired really well with the mix of textures in the bowl and soaked up the sauce beautifully. The Sirloin Steak had good flavor, but the texture leaned tough and chewy. The fried enoki was such a pleasant surprise. I've never had enoki prepared this way and now I want it everywhere. Super crispy, light, and the sauce drizzled on top made it even better. The crispy kale was somehow soggy? It had the texture of a napkin...definitely the weak link. The karaage was tasty, though more chewy than crispy. Still flavorful, especially when dipped in their sauce, but if you're expecting a crackly crunch, this leans more on the soft-and-juicy side. Both the Red Guava and Mango smoothies were refreshing, though they were more like slushies than smoothies. There's a self-service ordering kiosk where you order and they text you when your order is ready. There's also a sauce station where there was a sriracha mayo-like sauce, creamy wasabi sauce, and teriyaki sauce. There weren't many people in line there on the weekday Overall, this spot delivers solid comfort food with some standout elements (fried enoki, I will dream of you). A few texture misses, but still a satisfying stop in Haven City. read more
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