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Kaiju Sushi

4.2 (861 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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EJ J.

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

The "sizzling sauce." Meh
Evan W.

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.

Debbie P.

Got a delivery order from Kaiju. Fish was fresh and portions were large. BIG slices of fish on the rainbow roll! Only complaint - the descriptions of their food says CRAB and there is no real crab in sight. Only fake crab in their rolls!

Brenda M.

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.

Gyoza (Chicken 5pcs)
Raya M.

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.

Orsolya D.

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...

Such a cool interior
Sophie B.

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.

Randall B.

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!

Sunkist Roll
Melissa M.

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.

Lamb Chops w/Truffle Mash Potato
Tess l.

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.

Jolie F.

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.

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Johanne R.

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.

Jeremy L.

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.

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Ask the Community - Kaiju Sushi

Do they have outdoor dining?

Yes, we do have outdoor dining.

Do you currently offer Valet parking?

Valet offered at dinner hours

Is this Japanese owned?

Guy Starkman (son of the Jerry's Deli empire) is the owner, but Go Nakabayashi and Mark Hayashi, who oversaw the kitchen at Koi for many years, are now the chefs at Kaiju.

How much is valet?

complimentary valet Tips only

Can anyone share happy hour details with me? Is there a certain percent off of the listed price? Or a set menu?

We just uploaded happy hour menu to yelp page please check it out !! hope to see you soon !!

Hours of operation today ?i called and voicemail says 530 and Yelp says 5 pm

Lunch 11:30am - 2:30pm Sunday - Thursday Dinner 5pm - 10pm Saturday - Friday Dinner 5pm - 10:30pm… 

Is there Happy hour?

Yes! 5-6:30... it's really good

Does this place have all you can eat sushi and if so how much is it and what doea it include?

It is not an AYC sushi restaurant.

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Ramen Izakaya - Spicy Miso Ramen with chicken and a Lychee Martini

Ramen Izakaya

4.4(726 reviews)
2.7 mi•Valley Glen
•$$

I had such a great experience at Ramen Izakaya! The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and had a…read morereally nice atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel taken care of from the moment we walked in. The food was absolutely delicious and came out quickly. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and well prepared, and the ramen was especially satisfying. You can tell they put real care into both the food and the overall dining experience. Service was smooth and efficient without ever feeling rushed, and everyone we interacted with was kind and professional. It was one of those meals where you leave already thinking about coming back. I would absolutely recommend Ramen Izakaya to anyone looking for great food, friendly service, and a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. I'll definitely be returning!

I tried this ramen spot recently and was excited to give it a try. Unfortunately, the food was a…read morelittle underwhelming overall, although there were a couple of positives to the experience. I ordered the ramen and, unfortunately, the broth just didn't have as much flavor as I was hoping for. It was fairly mild and tasted a little flat, so I found myself wishing there was more depth and seasoning. The pork was also not quite what I expected. The quality seemed a little lower than other ramen places I've tried, and the meat didn't have the tenderness or flavor I was looking for. There also weren't a ton of toppings included, so the bowl felt somewhat simple compared with other ramen spots. I also tried the meatballs, which were also pretty disappointing. The texture and overall quality weren't really to my taste, and unfortunately I came across a few small bits of bone while eating them. I know things like that can occasionally happen, but it definitely took away from the experience and made me a little hesitant to finish them. On the positive side, the food was prepared pretty quickly, which I appreciated.

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Ramen Izakaya - Nicely lit dining area.

Nicely lit dining area.

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Ramen Izakaya - Cool interior decor

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Sushi Tomoki

Sushi Tomoki

4.7(332 reviews)
4.0 mi•Studio City

We celebrated my sister's 30th birthday at Sushi Tomoki and chose the omakase experience, and it…read morewas absolutely worth it. Located on Ventura Boulevard, Sushi Tomoki is a small, intimate sushi restaurant with a clean, minimalist Japanese aesthetic and a relaxed atmosphere that lets the food take center stage. (The Infatuation) Since we were dining with our 22-month-old, we requested a table instead of sitting at the sushi bar, and the staff was very accommodating. They even prepared a customized tamago sushi roll for our little one, which he absolutely enjoyed. The omakase was thoughtfully paced, with each piece served one at a time so we could fully appreciate every bite. The fish was incredibly fresh, and every piece practically melted in our mouths. The attention to detail and quality of the ingredients really stood out. The only piece that wasn't my favorite was the sushi topped with mint. It simply wasn't my personal preference, though I'm sure those who enjoy mint with savory dishes would appreciate it. The service was exceptional from start to finish. Everyone was warm, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. They made my sister's birthday even more special by singing Happy Birthday and surprising her with complimentary sherbet and four pieces of green tea mochi--a thoughtful touch that ended the evening on a high note. Overall, Sushi Tomoki delivered a memorable omakase experience with outstanding sushi, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back.

So today was the day to visit this lovely, semi medium size restaurant that had so much charm and a…read morewonderful service by everyone! We walked in at 6:40pm and got a nice welcome from Mediko. Without having a reservation, she sat us down immediately. Our server Meika approached us right away to take our order. We started off with a standard size of Garlic Edamame ($6.80), and then ordered few other cut rolls. Spicy Tuna Cut Roll--for 10 pieces ($14.80), Albacore Fried Onion Roll-- count of 12 for ($20.80), Zero Roll-- count of 12 for ($25.00), Rainbow Roll-- count of 12 for ($10.80). Everything was so LIGHT, FRESH and DELICIOUS!!! They also have hand rolls, and other types of cut rolls. They have street and metered parking. Before I forget, we ordered Crispy Rice Tuna that came in (2) pieces for (13.50). The minute I saw that, it made me laugh. Called our server and told her to take that back and remove it from the bill which she gladly did. I thought it was going to be an actual full course rolls. They also have dessert but we didn't order anything. Restaurant was very quaint, limited decor, very busy for Monday mid evening, and was very nice and clean. Total came out to be $95.70 including tax minus the tip. I'm sure they also have a bathroom, but we didn't end up using it. I will return, but not any time soon. They also don't have any Bento Box type of food. Very authentic place to go on a date, friends, family or even dine solo. They also have a Sushi Bar. Alcohol wise, only have beer, wine and sake along with 2 fridges full of cold drinks.. Thank you all very much!!

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Silverlake Ramen - Spicy chicken bun

Silverlake Ramen

4.2(103 reviews)
3.1 mi•North Hollywood
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There are not enough characters to give a detailed account, but in short I ordered food through the…read morewebsite, and since the wait time was longer then expected I decided to cancel. There was no option on the website to cancel, but since I was already at the resturant I decided to cancel in person. When I tried cancelling this is what happened, a server cancelled my order in the kitchen, despite me being unable to cancel the payment part, was made to wait an additional 20 minutes (The total wait time was an hour) while never once being able to directly speak with a mananger, also while I waited the server sheepishly avoided eye contact with me, was then given the managers phone # to resolve the issue later in the evening only to never be contacted, got a notification two hours later that my order was picked up (impossible), had to go in the next morning, finally talked to the manager, was forced to wait an additional 20min while being ignored only to find out that this whole time I had to contact doordash or corporate. Time I could have gotten back if the people were up front about being unable to resolve the issue in store. All the while I was dealing with issues of pain and so was not prepared for a task as simple as a refund to be a two day journey. Now my main issue is not so much with the workers at the branch, I think corporate is largely to blame for this situation. My only critiques of the service are as follows: If you didn't have an answer, just say you don't know or you can't do that. Don't cancel an order in the kitchen until the customer cancels the order in the app. If your making a customer wait, just occasionally acknowledge them so they don't feel forgotten or like they are being avoided. I'm not new, I use to work in customer service and I've been made to wait before, but generally someone just occasionally gives you a fake smile and says "we're still working on it" and don't sheepishly try to avoid eye contact. For corporate my issues are as follows. On the website you should give an option to cancel the order, and if not at least make it clear to the customer that they have to contact DoorDash. The phone number you posted in the 'Help Me' section, it's a dead number. Doesn't seem unreasonable to give you restaurant branches the ability to cancel or edit orders at store locations. If corporate can't do that, you should let your employees know that issues like that needs to be handled either through corporate or doordash to save time. The stores are clearly understaffed and so employee's are unable to problem solve when issues come up because they are busy. If properly staffed, this problem could have been handled relatively quickly. In the past when I was so inconvenienced by the service, restaurants usually either waived the fee, offered free items or a gift card, because they actually cared. To be offered nothing, not even a proper apology def. Makes me feel like SilverLake Ramen doesn't really give a crap about anything but making money.

After watching Fantastic 4, we decided to grab a bite to eat close to the theatre since everyone…read morewas pretty hungry. I wasn't sure if we had enough time since the validation is only free for 3 hours if you watch a movie, but we were able to make it in enough time. I'm not really a ramen person but my son just got a jaw expander, so I wanted him to have something he could eat pretty easy. Once we arrived we were seated pretty quick. The host was nice and tried to get us on the patio but it was packed, so we grabbed a booth in the corner next to the little bar section. They were quick to take our order and the food arrived shortly after. We ordered the: Handmade Fried Pork Gyoza Crispy Chicken Karaage Curry Bowl The Shoyu Ramen Cut California Roll My oldest kid really loved the sushi, while my youngest did not. my friend thought the Curry bowl was amazing, and my oldest son picked at his shoyu ramen. I had a feeling he didn't like it but he said it was too hot. I loved the pork gyoza but wasn't really a fan of the chicken karaage. The few pieces I had felt like it was the fried fat pieces of the chicken but maybe I got some bad pieces. So it was pretty much a mix of opinions. This is my review, so I'll go as far as to say, I would order the pork gyoza again but I wouldn't order the chicken karaage. However, I do want to try the Cajun Mazemen if we come again, but it wouldn't be any time soon. Overall, this place is solid and I think if you love ramen, give it a shot. For not being a big ramen fan, I still think the place was nice, clean, had excellent service and the food came out quick. OOOO 4 out of 5 Afros

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Silverlake Ramen - Their booth area

Their booth area

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Daichan - Aji Tataki

Daichan

4.4(1.2k reviews)
3.2 mi•Studio City
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Absolutely amazing. Authentic Japanese food made with love. Everything made the experience great…read more Excellent service, cozy atmosphere. Everyone eating the food felt happy and relaxed. Ordered the Daichan special with option of chicken or beef teriyaki and I chose chicken. Special comes with shrimp and vegetable tempura and a croquet. Food was cooked very well but my favorite was easily the tempura. Such light breading and cooked to perfection. Next time I will order a whole side of this alone. 10/10 will come back again. Perfect for a light lunch or a bigger dinner!

This was my second time going to Daichan, but unfortunately it will be my last. Never in my life…read morehave I been to a restaurant where the staff actually waved me back over to complain about the amount I left as a tip. 1 Star!!! Two of the female employees approached me about my tip and hovered over me, pressuring me to change the amount. It was a small restaurant, so this created a very uncomfortable scene and made me feel extremely pressured and embarrassed. A tip is optional and should never be something a customer is confronted or pressured about. After this experience, I have absolutely no desire to return. Honestly, they were lucky I left a tip at all. Very disappointing experience, especially considering this was only my second visit. I will not be coming back.

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The extras for the kalbi beef plate.

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