For first impressions the ambiance in this place was really cute and the painting at the entrance is gorgeous! The fish was fresh and served nicely. My fav was the options of snapper red, black, golden all great. Our waitress was attentive and had good banter. Cute girls night or date night spot. read more

Late lunch, I ordered the house special roll, and my friend had the ramen. Not much to say--it was simply average Japanese food. I eat Japanese food quite often, so I admit it can be difficult to impress me. Nothing was particularly bad, but nothing really stood out either. Overall, just an average Japanese restaurant. Three stars at most. read more

I was in Sherman Oaks and craving sushi, so I decided to try a new spot based on Yelp reviews. I came across Kaiju and had a little trouble finding street parking, so I parked in a neighborhood about a block away. When I walked up, the outside looked pretty cool with outdoorseating and once I arrived inside, I was quickly greeted and seated by the bar. The vibe and look of the restaurant was on point, the place was very clean and the servers were extremely nice. Once my food came, the rainbow roll was descent, the sea bass skewers were really good but the snow crab crispy rice was not good. They were like greasy cubes with imitation crab that I was not a fan of. I've had some really good crispy rice but this was not it. Definitely get the skewers if you come here. Overall, I may not come back but if I'm craving skewers I might make a quick stop. OOO 3 out of 5 Afros read more

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I hate to give any place such a bad review, but I genuinely hated my dinner at Kaiju. I really did. My wife and I had been here before and had a good meal, which is why I returned tonight, solo, as she was dining elsewhere with friends. The ambience is quite fine, with lovely decor, and the entire restaurant is very inviting. Staff is uniformly friendly as well, and they tend to you nicely. Yes, all the bells and whistles are nicely in place, but the food lags behind... way, way behind. I began by ordering Toro sushi and Saba (Japanese Mackerel). The chef misunderstood, serving me Toro and Salmon. They immediately tried to take back the order, but I refused, saying I didn't want to waste the food. However, the salmon was of the very cheap, very pale, factory farmed type, and had zero taste. The toro, while looking its part with lots of marbling, also had very little taste, and was quite chewy. Both a total disappointment. To everyone's credit, I was brought 1 piece of Saba sushi on the house, and it was the best bite of food I had all night. Looking at the extensive menus of rolls, I decided to order the Sizzling Albacore: supposedly spicy tuna and cucumber inside, with albacore and a wide variety of herbs and spices on top. Quite interesting. However, I was delivered a wan-looking roll with an accompanying bowl of sauce to apply myself, which I found annoying: isn't it the chef's job to decide how the sauce is deployed? Well, aside from the fact that the sauce (including not-at-all "sizzling Serrano peppers") had all the kick of a sidelined soccer player, there was an overwhelmingly unpleasant taste of mildew. Yes, it was as if the towel the chef was using was mildewed, and by wiping his knife on it the funk was transferred to any food it thereafter touched. I was repulsed. And so, while I wouldn't stop anyone else from offering these folks business, I will not be returning. There are way, way too many sushi spots in the neighborhood to waste time and money on this place. Sad, because the staff is really quite nice. read more

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Ordered delivery from Kaiju on a Sunday night. The rolls were loosely rolled and stuck to the bottom of the boxes which unrolled them upon removal. Wasn't as fresh tasting as I remembered. Thick pieces of fish though. read more

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My boyfriend and I have been on a hero's quest searching high and low for a sushi spot that we can call our go-to regular, dependable choice; that feels comforting with a special edge and offers delicious, high-quality sushi. You would think that with the billions of sushi restaurants in Los Angeles; this would be on easy task but it is much harder than you'd imagine - or perhaps we are sushi snobs and very hard to please (probably). We decided to try Kaiju, located near the Woodman/Ventura intersection in Sherman Oaks, and see if it wins the coveted gold spot in our sushi Olympics... Kaiju, which sounds like it is a sneeze of some sort; translates to the genre of Japanese monster films (i.e. "Godzilla") or the monsters themselves which serve as metaphors for anxiety. This is fitting with the anxiety I have been feeling looking for my 'regular' sushi spot! Kaiju seems like it would be a winner as the owner Jerry Starkman comes from eatery fame (second gen of now defunct Jerry's Deli) and has enlisted sushi chef Go Nakabayashi of celeb-adored Koi in Hollywood. Kaiju has the esthetics mostly in the bag with a trendy outdoor patio area, an interior with wooden trim, lighted lanterns everywhere, private booths and an overall 'cool' vibe. But obviously the important part is the sushi. My boyfriend and I actually gave Kaiju TWO tries because we weren't impressed the first time but wanted to double-check if we were being too restrictive but no: both visits were poor. Allow me to try to mesh our two experiences: Our first visit was during an extremely busy and loud Sunday night where I started with a Salmon Skin Salad ($14) while my boyfriend ordered the 10-piece Chirashi bowl ($32). We went date night wild with the Sexy Roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, crabmeat, gobo wrapped in cucumber - $20) while also ordering Black Snapper Sushi ($8.50) and Baked Salmon Roll ($17). Although our dishes weren't plated terribly; we noticed that the orders at other tables were much better. Hmm. My Salmon Skin Salad was actually delicious with perfectly crisp salmon skin and a delicious Asian vinaigrette. However, my boyfriend's Chirashi Bowl was 'odd'. The fish pieces were too large and irregular and seemingly no special fish included. Meh. The Sexy Roll was far from sexy and more like Napoleon Dynamite. It was the weirdest thing ever: just nasty with huge pieces that fell apart and the cucumber 'wrapping' was way too thick with skin on! Just no. The savior was the Baked Salmon Roll which my boyfriend claimed as one of the best he's ever had without a mayo overload like most places. The overall rating was that Kaiju was 50/50 which with half being great and half being awful which is why we decided to test them and return. Our return visit was a calmer weekday evening and we decided to re-order the Baked Salmon Roll to see if it was still 'amazing' plus the Soft Shell Crab Roll ($19), Cali on Fire Roll ($17) and Zen Roll ($18). To begin, the wait created that Kaiju anxiety as it seemed endless and there were barely other patrons! We were waiting so long that other staff was asking us if we've ordered yet. What the heck?! Once our dishes FINALLY arrived, we were pleased to have beautifully plated sushi this visit with artful style and tropical flowers adorning the plates. Oddly, the Baked Salmon Roll looked way different from the first visit making inconsistency an issue (see photo comparisons) AND it was NOT mind-blowing in flavor and simply average. The Soft Shell Crab Roll was also just 'okay' along with the Cali on Fire Roll which was not on fire - meaning not spicy as all. Plus, these followed suit with the Sexy Roll from the first visit being way too large making it difficult to consume and falling apart! The only savior was the Zen Roll (Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Cucumber roll topped with sliced avocado, masago, green onions, soy mustard sauce) which was bright and refreshing making this visit 1 for 4 and not worth the wait. Consensus? Kaiju is a fail: inconsistent both in presentation and flavor and from one roll to the next and crazy long wait even when not merited. I guess our quest of eating our way through Los Angeles by way of sushi to find the "go-to" spot continues... read more

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I really enjoyed our visit to Kaiju. The location is great, and they have valet around the side which is super convenient. I loved the authentic Japanese vibe and decor, it really adds to the experience. The service was wonderful too, everyone was so nice and attentive. We didn't try a ton of items, but everything we had was really good. The yellowtail roll, spicy tuna crispy rice, and miso soup all hit the mark. My husband got the ramen and gyoza and liked it as well. Overall it's an easy, casual spot for dinner and we'll definitely be back. read more

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Stopped by for an early lunch with my son to try it out and it didn't disappoint. First the restaurant it's self is very cute and well taken care off. Super clean and the staff were very friendly. The food was delicious! We shared two rolls and he had the chicken teriyaki plate which he enjoyed all but the side salad that comes with it. It was just a little wilted. I had a hot green tea that was just perfection. I would definitely go back. read more

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Tonight we walked the neighborhood in search for a chill dinner spot that opens past 9pm here in Sherman Oaks. Seemingly not an easy task. We wandered down Woodman Ave. And Randomly walked into Kaiju. We were warmly greeted, quickly seated at a booth and the interior was cozy with wonderful lights everywhere, and packed to the gills with folks. We sat at the only booth open and ordered our two ramen bowls. The service is quick and efficient. My vege ramen was super yummy: creamy, with thick noodles, mushrooms+bok choy. I asked for spicy and they added a yummy chilli oil. My husbands was seafood ramen, but somehow the noodles were missing. He later found out our waitress mistakenly gave him the miso, seafood soup bowl. Later we were some of the last folks to depart closing out @10pm. We appreciate the later evening hours, the cozy ambience with cool tie-dyed ocean, blue curtains, lanterns strung about, and efficient service. Will wander back and try other vege rolls and the tempura ice cream, at a later time. :) Thanks guys. read more

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Don't miss the portobello mushroom and yellowtail sashimi! Atmosphere and Service are good. read more

We were greeted warmly and quickly. We thought we wants sushi but then saw their ramen menu and done and done. Ramen it was. And it was so good. The added carmelized onions and the broth was amazing. The onions look like seaweed, but onions they are. The tonkatsu was spectacular. The chicken was a bit hard to eat as the pieces of meat were very large but it was superb. Great lunch. Well done! read more

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raw pieces in the baked salmon roll, if i'm ordering a baked salmon roll i expect it to be baked. read more

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We were a large party of 10 and Kaiju took great care of us. Good communication up front, assisted us with questions on parking (valet was great) and Jackie, our server did a great job. Some food came out quickly, others were a little slow. Overall the food was really good. Great selection of various rolls, which is what we mostly had for our meal. Prices are a little high but expected in this area of LA. Definitely recommend. read more

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Mustafa is really friendly all of them. The mango tango roll was very refreshing and the mango was so fresh. It tasted like overseas mango. The sea steak melts in my mouth! The charcoal in the rim give it an interesting twist. The lamb also had great flavor and not gamey at all. The lobster roll was good a bit on the lighter side as far as not a lot of Mayonnaise, sweet sauce. If you prefer healthier it's great. read more

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The staff is very friendly, no long wait times and food is so good! Try the baked salmon roll.

Very pretty space with lanterns with romantic lighting. It's cute if you just want a spot to hangout at and have a light bite but I wouldn't put this on a list of bomb spots.. The rolls are heavily drenched in sauce. It's nearly inedible in my opinion. I had to scrape off most of the sauces to actually taste any fish. We opt-ed to ordering a round of nigiri and the fish quality was not great. Its probably AYCE quality if not worse. I'd skip on coming here for several reasons. The price is high, fish isn't great and the service isn't amazing. read more

We popped in for some lunch on a weekday and was immediately greeted by the staff. We were seated at a cute little booth on the side of the restaurant. The restaurant is decorated very nicely inside and offers an outside patio as well, but unfortunately the patio is not shaded. Too hot during the daytime in the summer. There is also a sushi bar. We ordered a couple of rolls and salmon belly. For rolls we order the shrimp tempura and the rainbow roll. Both rolls were good and nicely presented. As for the salmon belly, I think it should melt in the mouth, and unfortunately the pieces that I had did not do that for me. Perhaps it was an off day or maybe this is their standard fish quality at this restaurant. The ginger on the side was good and plentiful. The wasabi was not overly powerful. Pricing for the sushi is standard. The service was good while we visited. Of course, at lunch time on the weekdays the restaurant was quite quiet. I hear at night-time the restaurant gets a lot busier. Parking can be found on the streets- metered parking. There is also parking behind the restaurant. Valet parking at night. read more

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This venue is unassuming. It looks tiny from out. Inside is actually a decent size. There's metered parking and valet. It's on Ventura Blvd so take your chances with parking, LOL. The prices are reasonable. This is a great way to try different sushi selections. There are many creative options. I've been here several times. The food has always been fresh and well presented. The portions are large enough to share. The staff is always pleasant and accommodating. So," will I return?" もちろん means, "of course" in Japanese. read more

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This sushi restaurant is the worst place you can ever go! Service is awful and fish is not fresh.. disgusting. I wouldn't spend a penny for this spot! read more

7/10/2025 - Kaiju Sushi has both indoor and outdoor dining. The ambience at indoor dining is very good. The items I ordered are 4 stars. The Wasabi looks not good as others'. The valid parking is $5, which shares with another restaurant. read more

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Whenever we go here it's been really zen inside! Not only do they have an amazing atmosphere to chill out in, they also have amazing rolls. You can probably find any sort of combination on their menu, and it always tastes fresh. We particularly always enjoy the service here. My parents became good friends with a waitress that ended up moving to Chicago (go bears!) but our most recent time here our server was also fantastic. I really enjoy their cold sake which is an unfiltered milky sake with a mango/banana aftertaste. Definitely try them out! read more

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5 stars all around The sushi was phenomenal, the wait staff attentive, and the ambience was spot on. Definately give this place a try. read more

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We haven't been here for a while and were taking an evening walk around 6pm and decided to try it again. There were a couple tables open and Rico, who greeted us when we arrived, found a table for two for us in the middle of the restaurant, which is longer than wider. Beatriz gave us the menu and was very friendly in answering questions and just has a great fun personality. We ordered a Mango Tango Roll, a Rainbow Roll and a Tofu Salad, all of which were really good and we finished them all. We highly recommend Kaiju Sushi and as it's within walking distance of our house we will certainly be back as it stays lighter at night. read more

Had an amazing experience, staff are very very professional. The food is amazing. I will definitely come back and refer others . Thanx to the owner for being so carrying he was walking through the restaurant to make sure if everybody's happy. Great job that means a lot to a customer. cute little cozy place to dining in. read more

Kaiju Sushi - Salmon sashimi with truffle sauce - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

I would give this 5 stars if the host would have been nice. The food is amazing. full stop! But the male hostess had us waiting at least ten minutes and the restaurant was maybe 25% full, and when he finally got to us, he seemed irritated that we didn't have a reservation (nobody did) and even more annoyed that we wanted to sit at the sushi bar. The waiters staff seemed very uncoordinated and it took a while before we even got to order our drinks. Just for this, I'm not sure we wanted to go back. We felt unwelcome and so did the people next to us. We weren't the difficult people. Too and, cause the food is phenomenal! read more

I've been here a few times and every time it has been great! The fish is always very fresh. It's a quiet location mind you I have only been during lunch. The salmon is delicious! read more

As fisherman and long time sushi lover, Fish was great. huge menu that has something for everyone including those looking for something new to try. Appreciate tasty creative accents such as sauces or other flavorings and textures added to nigiri or rolls or other dishes. Wait staff was friendly and seating comfortable. Don't let unlikely area scare you off. Also appreciate specials. read more

My sister and I came here on Saturday with a reservation. We arrived about 10 minutes early and were seated right away, which was a nice start. We loved the ambiance and décor -- it's such a cozy and stylish spot. The staff was genuinely friendly, helpful, and very attentive. Several waiters checked in on us throughout our meal, which was great to see -- no "that's not my table" attitude at all! We were the first ones to arrive, but by the time we left, the place had definitely filled up. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience and agreed we'd definitely come back. The only downside was parking. It took us about 10 minutes to find a spot, and most of the nearby areas had "No Parking" signs, so we ended up using valet. read more

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I really like this place. The edamame and salmon crispy rice (in photos) are really good. I've been here 3 times and it was good all 3 times. Place gets really packed on fridays after work, because its pretty small, so i recommend having a reservation. Overall, i would highly recommend. read more

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I love Kaiju sushi! This is my go to place for date night sushi. The restaurant itself has a nice vibe, they have a beautiful outdoor patio and the servers are on top of things. The food is excellent! Definitely better than a lot of sushi spots in the area and it's not as expensive as iroha. Also, this is small but wonderful...they take the stems off the shishito peppers so if you order them, you can eat the whole pepper without having to discard any stems. It's the little things! read more

Love love love! The decor is great a total vibe not too dark and not too light. We came here and absolutely loved it so we came back with my mom when she came to visit. Had the lemon garlic roll is sour and strong yet very light and refreshing in my opinion. The mango roll was the perfect combo or seeet and savory with a fruit salad served on top of the rolls absolutely never had anything quite like it. The skewers are so soft they melt in your mouth. The spicy garlic edamame has a great kick. Service is amazing and staff are so kind. Just love! Spicy crispy tuna was perfect! read more

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I was looking for a new sushi restaurant to try and found Kaiju online and wow, I am so glad I did! Their food is amazing, the restaurant is super cute and cozy and Betty was so nice. She recommended some yummy rolls for us and was sweet and attentive while giving us privacy to enjoy our food! Highly recommend :) read more

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Such a vibe inside !! the chefs are so cool and sweet, took sake shots w us, the food is FIRE !!! will absolutely be back - 10/10!!! read more

Kaiju Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Kaiju is my favorite sushi spot in la! The fish is always super fresh and delicious, the service is great, and the owner is the best! One of the staff tonight (Jason) was so on top of all of our needs which just added to the great atmosphere and amazing food. The truffle salmon snow crab carpaccio is probably my favorite sushi dish I've ever had, but you can't go wrong with anything you order. If you're into potatoes, the truffle mashed potatoes are phenomenal and I highly recommend them. I love Kaiju! read more

the dishes that stood out to me here were the nigiris and the spicy salmon crispy rice. i would probably stick with ordering those, along with more nigiri's in the future as i didn't really love the rolls i ordered. also there's metered street parking available. read more

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They always have fresh fish, that's high quality and if you sit at the sushi bar, Daniel the owner will deliver your tastebuds something that you simply won't find elsewhere. No soy sauce needed. Every bite is perfectly sauced and ready to go. Don't skip out on the valley's best sushi. read more

Yet again ANOTHER delicious evening at Kaiju! Absolutely love the service, the carefully crafted food, and the atmosphere. Best sushi in the valley and the owner Daniel might be one of the nicest and most genuine hosts & sushi chefs that there is read more

A little but cute place, which definitely is a " Must Visit"! The Ambience is nice, but can be a very loud and busy place. The "Portobello Mushroom" was absolutely delicious! I do not mind eating that plate over and over again. The food tastes and looks really good. The service also is good, there were some little issues in the beginning but I totally understand, because they were really busy... but they did their best and the team work was awesome! read more

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First time eating here. Very neat experience especially with the food rotating around. Roxanne was extremely helpful.

The food is really delicious the service is amazing and the ambience is so nice. We got the sashimi salad,toro bowl and albacore scallion roll ..Amazing!! The fish is amazing quality so fresh not fishy at all! Perfect! read more

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