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    Kaigen

    4.3 (539 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sanny C.

    Nice little sushi restaurant. I wanted to try a simple omakase and Kaigen delivered. We ordered the $45 omakase. It came with 9 pieces of sushi and a roll. It also came with salad and miso soup. Each piece was fresh. Presentation was nice. We also ordered the sashimi lunch combo. It came with 3 different types of fishes. It also included soup and choice of rice or salad. I liked the miso soup here. It had a good amount of tofu and it wasn't so salty. The male staff that assisted us was nice and friendly. We came before it opened so we got seated. It got busy later on. So it was a good choice to go early. The menu was pretty extensive. Lots of items. Prices were decent. I don't think I will go outta my way for this place, but if someone I know wanna go, I don't mind.

    Olivia Y.

    I kinda didnt want to leave a review cuz i want to gatekeep this place.. Enjoyed their omakase and service. The chef was generous to include belt fish i never tried as sashimi in our set. No single piece was fishy. Not a big fan of salmon and tuna, but their cherry salmon and bluefin tuna was good surprise! Sea bass, sea bream and black cod were delicious. Scallop very fresh. Quite a bit of unique items on their special fish menu!

    Vu N.

    Kaiden is truly a hidden gem for sushi in orange. I think they get over shadowed by the other joints. But this place is not only so good. But the price is amazing. Omakase 45. 9 pieces. Plus hand roll. What a deal. High quality fish. Ray was amazing. They also have a sashimi omakase 20 pieces. My fav. Scallops. Cherry salmon Halibut Spanish mackerel Blue fin Black cod

    Soup and salad
    Katie B.

    First time here today. The sushi bar was full so we sat at the regular table. We ordered the sushi omakase which is 9 pieces. It consisted of soup, salad and nigiri and one hand roll. I usually don't like getting omakase unless it's at the bar bc as expected, the temperature of the nigiri was off. Both the rice and the fish was a little too cool/cold for my liking. And granted $40 for omakase is a steal! But the pieces were on the smaller side. Salad was drenched in dressing so it was overpowering. Our waitress was friendly and efficient. Would come back again but sit at the bar.

    Lucy H.

    Came for sister's bday for the sushi omakase. My fave part it of meal was the toro and the cooked cod sushi at the end! It was good! Very reasonably priced. The set came with a salad and miso soup to start. Was able to call the morning of to get a reservation at the bar. Service was good. Ambiance was casual and relaxed. We were able to sit for awhile and chat without feeling rushed. Servers were warm and friendly! Thank you Kaigen!

    Michelle G.

    I'm so glad we found this hidden gem! From the moment you walk in, the warm glow of the lantern and cozy atmosphere makes you feel like you've stepped into a little slice of Japan. The inside is lively but still comfortable, with a traditional sushi bar where the chefs prepare everything fresh right in front of you. We ordered a variety of dishes, and everything exceeded expectations: * The miso soup and salad were the perfect start--simple but flavorful, with that carrot and ginger dressing I love. * The tempura was light, crispy, and not greasy at all--absolutely delicious with the dipping sauce. * The steamed mussels were fresh, tender, and full of umami flavor, perfect with a bowl of rice. * The sushi rolls were generous in portion and beautifully balanced with fresh ingredients. * The Omakase was the highlight--every piece melted in the mouth, and the seafood quality was outstanding. Unfortunately, the service left a bad impression. We originally reserved for 7:00 pm but called ahead to move it to 8:30 pm. When we arrived, we were told we'd need to leave by 9:30 pm regardless. At the end of our meal, we asked to split the check four ways, and the server remarked that he "would have stayed all night" if we did that. It was disappointing, especially after such an excellent meal. Overall, I'm glad we tried this spot for the food, but I wouldn't return because of the service.

    Crunchy spicy tuna
    Minh V.

    I came here on a weekday night to get some sushi with the husband. I read on the reviews that this place gets busy, but we came five minutes before they open for dinner and got seated right away. The person who served us was super nice very attentive. And I guess since we got there before opening, everything was super clean! We ordered their sashimi roll, salmon collar and crunchy spicy tuna with a side of fresh wasabi. I love their sashimi roll! It tasted so fresh with low carbs. Their salmon collar was super juicy. It was easily my favorite dish. I could have done without the crunchy spicy tuna because the rice was too crunchy. It was dry. Overall, I would come back again try other dishes. The place wasn't expensive.

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    Crystal L.

    What a hidden gem for omakase. Especially if you aren't looking for an extremely fancy/well-priced option. No way, and great service. Our water was always full and the Omakase chef was really welcoming. They have $42 omakase with 9 high quality fish, 1 handroll, & complimentary edamame, soup, salad & cucumbers . No complaints about the fish, I love how minimal the additional seasonings are, no heavy sauces like mayo or whatnot on the fish. Just pinches of salt or topped with seasoning. Additional notes: 1. I will say the wasabi on the hand roll was really strong, it made me and my partner have wasabi burn. 2. We ordered tempera on top of the omakase. I really like the way they fried the items. However, there is a lot of fried zucchini, which I'm not a huge fan of because of how the texture is soggy inside I would have loved if there was more diversity like pumpkin or sweet potato instead. Omakase: blue fin tuna amberjack sea bream scallop cherry salmon sea bass shiokko black cod choice of bluefin or yellowtail handroll

    Miso soup and salad
    Damon T.

    Oh boy... I shoulda known when I was told this place looked good on tiktok.... Here we go. I got the omakase 9pieces, miso soup, salad hand roll. Entrance looks ok. It's in orange many strip malls plazas look similar. I had a good experience with sushi in Orange so had high hopes. Walked in and was greeted by empty lunch crowd, 1 waiter and 2 sushi chefs. Seemed pretty sketch lol but I thought maybe it's cuz weekday. Sat down at counter... first thing I noticed, the fridge display was really old and caulking on the counter looked like a Mickey Mouse job... I coulda done better. Looked up... there's dust falling from the ceiling (refer to images). Alright maybe the food is just that good. Ambiance and vibe might be a bit off but let's try the food. Miso soup: it is what you expect. Powder miso soup. Salad: wayyy overly dressed. Just normal spring mix. Fish quality: 3/5. Edible, "fresh" but the texture had a bit of that mushy soft feel from not fresh fish. It's definitely sushi grade but just not up to my standards. Flavor: chef puts a lot of sauce to mask the quality of the fish I believe. Really sweet sauce. When I eat omakase I want to taste the fish and the sauce/topping should make the fish shine. I felt like I was eating sauce with some fish. Rice: mushy sticky not individual pieces. Also not seasoned enough. Disappointed. Hand roll: it's not a hand roll. It's a maki.... Crab filling was good Atleast. Good blue crab flavor and not too overpowering on the mayo. I have a problem with the seaweed though. It was all soggy and chewy. Not like quality fresh seaweed that's crispy when you first make it and eat right away. Other notes: green tea tastes like water but looks green... can't believe I paid for this. You can tell on the bluefin toro the fish meat is kinda broken. QR code takes me to a site using Naver a Korean search engine. Opened by Koreans??? Wasabi is fresh. I will give them that. They use really wasabi and grind it by hand. Thank you for not using store bought bottles wasabi. Even for the price... not worth it. Overall very disappointed by this omakase experience. I'm glad service was alright though. Very attentive waiter and chefs were friendly

    Nick H.

    My girlfriend and I were randomly in the mood for sushi one night so we decided to check this place out after seeing the TikTok videos advertising it's cheap omakase. We were very pleasantly surprised by our experience! The omakase was every bit as good as the videos had promised and at that cost point, can't be beat! In addition to the chef's omakase, we also ordered the crispy rice tuna appetizer since it's one of our favorite things to get at any sushi restaurant. It wasn't very good so we would pass on that next time. But the omakase was so good, we didn't mind. Among our favorites in the omakase were the blue fin tuna, the toro, and the sea bream. The waiters were pretty attentive, clearing out our plates very quickly. The restaurant gets full pretty quickly but we sat at the bar so no issues with any wait for us. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who likes omakase style sushi. Just don't order anything else.

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    Brian L.

    Gf found this 42 dollar omakase video on the tic tac. Came for lunch on a Saturday and glad we did. Dude listed off all the fish when he brought it out and I don't remember them but all bomb. Soup and salad were great too. Service was solid, server was very friendly and helpful. Very nice looking place. Will definitely be back.

    Tara Y.

    If I could give Kaigen 6 stars, I would. Everything here was so good, including the service. You can immediately tell the quality is top tier, especially if you sit at the sushi bar. The fish is super fresh and just melts in your mouth. We started with the shishito peppers and they were perfectly seasoned. For sushi, we had salmon, toro, uni, suzuki, yellowtail, tuna, and the Philly roll, and honestly there wasn't a single miss. The salmon was buttery, the toro was unreal, and the uni was creamy and fresh with no weird aftertaste. Yellowtail, suzuki, and tuna were just as good. If you're a sushi lover, Kaigen is a must. Definitely one of my favorite sushi spots and I'll for sure be back.

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    Xuân Mai N.

    Every time I crave sashimi, I go to this place. The atmosphere is peaceful, and every dish is delicious. The omakase set is enough for two people because it comes with rice, soup, and salad. I usually order soft shell crab, tempura, and takoyaki as appetizers. Really good service too

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    Ask the Community - Kaigen

    Is Omakase everyday, any hour? Or are there specific times/days?

    Yes any time any day. Great deal and really good. Had it at least 4 times. Enjoy

    Can they accommodate for a gluten allergy?

    How can I make reservations?

    Call (714) 974-7723 during their business hours.

    How do we make a reservation? I tried calling multiple times but no one is picking up.

    I tried calling too but sometimes they are very short staffed in terms of hosts. Walk in is your best bet, they are not too busy at lunch when I went.

    Is this place Japanese owned? Korean or Chinese owned?

    Korean!

    Do you take reservation?

    They do on the website, but sometimes, their phone line goes unanswered.

    Can you accommodate for a gluten allergy?

    Anybody know if they're open for takeout or closed for good?

    They are open again.

    Are you taking order by phone for take out?

    Hi there yes they are

    Is this a Korean owned sushi restaurant?

    Yes this is Korean owner. However I've been here about 40+ times during last year & a half - this place is a hole in the wall AND by far the best omakase sushi I have had for $35.… Read more

    Do you have a Lunch Menu?

    yes

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    really solid japanese food in a pretty normal looking strip mall, i was pleasantly surprised! from…read morethe appetizers, the karaage was very well seasoned and fried and calamari tempura was okay. the rolls were all very good! on the menu, they are categorized into fresh, tempura, and baked rolls. the cucumber roll (f3) was loaded with sashimi and probably my favorite! the elvis roll (f14) was super spicy to me but still good quality! the double double (t9) and sakuraya special (t18) tasted pretty similar with both being california and shrimp tempura inside. very good quality all around! lastly, the scallop volcano roll (b7) had lots of scallop and was really unique. service was standard, a little lacking at some times like not filling up water frequently. but not a huge dealbreaker. overall, i'd recommend sakuraya and come back to try other dishes!

    I want to like this place because the sushi does seem pretty fresh but the ambience is awful. It's…read morealways SO LOUD playing the most awful music while the TVs are always blaring. Between the TVs and the music, the place doesn't feels lower scale. They don't do the warm towels or anything. Just feels like maybe they are catering to a white person crowd who doesn't know better. Even the couple next to me were debating whether they should ask the staff to turn it down. Why not just have it be a classy quiet Japanese joint? The main older lady who serves people has trouble understanding English but she seems nice enough. I would be careful if you're gluten free. They use this old reused GF soy sauce bottle and maybe refill it from somewhere else and it's hard to rely on.

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