Awesome food. Great service. We got the all you can eat dinner. Good quality sushi and good variety. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

Got the Baked Lion King, Chainsmoker, and 49er rolls. They were delicious and great service. Very chill and comfortable environment. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Got the Baked Lion King, Chainsmoker, and 49er rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

Having dinner here on Friday. Ordered Cherry blossom and Simba roll. The food is fresh with good portion and tasted delicious read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

Fresh and delicious! Quick seating , and great service. I would definitely come back again! read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sushi well worth it. Very fresh and delicious!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

THE WORST AYCE SUSHI I'VE HAD!!! Are the 5 star ratings fake???? They offer free coconut jelly dessert if you give them a 5 star rating; sign posted on their wall. I went here for my birthday lunch on Sunday since I saw all the "great" reviews. It's $47.95 per person and our entire party was incredibly disappointed. We had to force ourselves to finish all the sushi because if you don't, they charge you $1.50 per piece left unfinished. The rice was the worst rice we've ever had. It was stale, old and undercooked rice. For a sushi place, this should have been an easy thing for them to do. The rolls were not good. The only roll that was ok was the orange blossom. We regret coming and spending our time and money here. The service was also so bad. My cousin and I both ended having diarrhea after eating here and we didn't eat anything else. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. read more

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Really enjoyed our meal here! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. We ordered the Splash Brothers roll, Spitfire roll, 49er roll, spicy tuna hand roll, and another hand roll, and every single item was delicious. The fish tasted fresh, the rolls had a great balance of flavors, and the hand rolls were perfectly made. Service was friendly, and the overall experience was excellent. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend if you're looking for quality sushi! read more

Came by for dinner, tried the Beef Teriyaki this time and the Katsu Bento and the Oishii roll of course... Everything was good, always greeted and seated quickly and the orders came out fast! We have been coming in on the regular and we have been happy with the service! In today's economy, there are still some places at a value, we appreciate you Kakuna! read more

Multiple locations throughout the Bay Area. I guess people come here for the deals and overall affordability. The interior is no frills with bare walls. My bf and I ordered a few rolls to share. They were decent but nothing stood out. This place really loves their tobiko (tiny orange stuff on top of the rolls pictured). There were also remnants of it from the previous group that sat at our table. read more

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An ayce and a la carte casual sushi spot. They have more interesting rolls than most other spots. Quality is solid. Had tried gaijin roll and nut cracker roll before and loved those. This time tried the boujee roll and the mukbang roll and was less impressed. I ordered this thru delivery and when the stuff that was tempura came it was a bit soggy. For the mukbang roll, I feel like the seaweed gives the poke a weird taste. It was ok but didn't love it. Overall, love that they have crazy combinations for rolls and they got a huge variety. Quality is consistent with what a casual sushi spot puts out. Prices are comparable but I think the ayce price probably really good if you want to try many different rolls read more

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I'd give this a 3.5 stars, but since the pricing is reasonable and they have happy hour specials I'm rounding up to a 4. I come here at least once a month sometimes more often for their take out happy hour. It's a good deal with two rolls for $11.99. They aren't speciality rolls, but it's still better than your grocery store sushi. I've also gotten their chicken teriyaki on happy hour. It's mid, but when I want to eat healthy since it isn't greasy it does the job. After restaurant prices are getting expensive, this is my go to when I want something healthy but on a budget. read more

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I think this place is absolutely incredible. The service was top tier. The restaurant was clean and inviting. The food was all delicious. They had a buy 3 get 1 free on the rolls. We got the Black Mamba, Skittles, Surf & Turf, and Krunchy Mango rolls. Definitely delicious and fulfilling. We also ordered the Unagi Nigiri and the Spicy Scallop Nigiri. The scallops just melts in your mouth and had a nice kick to it. I fully recommend this place and give it a 10/10!! read more

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My friends and I came in for dinner around 6:30pm on a Thursday and got a table right away. There were so many options, so it took a while for us to order. We didn't feel like AYCE price is worth it, as the AYCE price for 1 person essentially could feed all 3 of us if we order rolls. We ordered: lion king, chainsmoker, crunchy mango, and butterface. Crunchy mango was my favorite; it had a little spice to it. Lion king was okay. The cheese sauce felt overwhelming. The other 2 were pretty creamy, and they were not bad at all. There are a lot of seatings, and it's very spacious inside. I honestly don't think AYCE menu is worth it right now, and I honestly prefer ordering different rolls like this. I will definitely be back to try more. read more

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I can't lie and say we didn't try to walk away after finding this spot arriving for our 4 day holiday in the bay. Being from LA we consider ourselves sushi snobs so with that alone, we seriously started to walk back to the car. It was late and we were exhausted from the drive so we walked in 45 minutes to closing and I'm happy we did!! Soooo good and their portion sizes are pretty big! We got full sharing two rolls and a couple of pieces of sushi. Don't pass this place up! Looks were definitely deceiving!! Do yourself a favor, stop by and enjoy a roll or two. read more

This is my favorite sushi place! I haven't dined in recently, but service has always been friendly regardless if we're dining in or getting takeout. You can call in the order and they're pretty fast with making rolls, though the bento boxes might take a little longer. The overall atmosphere is relaxed, not super fancy but still a nice place with plenty of seating. They recently expanded into the area next door. Their rolls are pretty reliable and big for a good price. Our favorites are: - crunchy mango - cherry blossom - orange blossom - kb 8/24 (lots of rolls) The only roll I haven't liked is Charizard, but that might be personal preference. Overall great serving sizes at a fair price. I come back frequently! read more

We ordered a bento and a few rolls. Everything was served in large portions for good pricing. Fish was fresh and rolls had minimal rice read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

Outdated interior, unassuming exterior, and located in a lesser trafficked strip mall - the hallmarks of affordable and yummy sushi, especially the AYCE option. I came on a Friday around 6PM, and there were plenty of seats. You get 3 rounds, and IIRC it's limited to 3 rolls per person per round, which is perfect since you will get charged for being unable to finish. My wife and I came in super hungry, and we felt pretty full after 2 full rounds with some other dishes. The best roll we had was definitely the Kakuna Roll (seared salmon), which is their signature. The raw fish on the other rolls tasted pretty fresh, and they also offer sashimi for a premium price (also AYCE!!). I like how the rice isn't overdone, and neither was the mayo/sauce. Every roll looked unique and had good presentation, and even tasted slightly different. They all looked pretty close to singular sushi orders at other restaurants, and taste similar if not better (ex rainbow roll, caterpillar, etc). Service can be take ~10min during peak times, but otherwise don't be afraid to just call a server over for ordering since it can get busy. They were all super friendly and had smiles when talked to! Ever since another AYCE sushi spot closed for certain reasons, this place has been my go to, and I don't think I'll look around for more unless they close too. Solid service, solid food, and solid prices, it's one of the few bastions not yet "gentrified" by the AI tech wave. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

Food was great, the Charizard roll is 10/10 Service was good and the food came out pretty fast read more

Kakuna Sushi - Grimmer roll 10/10 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

I love sushi and unfortunately, I have a weak spot for AYCE sushi. Usually I can find a place which is decent and doesn't make me regret my decision to seek out an occasional AYCE sushi place. Unfortunately Kakuna falls into the category of "making me regret ". The ambience is a big zero with tons of reflective surfaces and subsequent noise which ruins the experience in my opinion. Service was adequate though barely. The meal started off with very good black tea and a sashimi salad, which was good. It went downhill from there. The quality of the fish is just not very good. The sauces were unimaginative... Again with the exception of the sashimi salad, which was actually decent. The poke salad that I had was a joke. It was teriyaki sauce on top of raw fish on top of lettuce. I try to stage my AYCE sushi as every place has always done when they serve AYCE sushi. But unfortunately, Kakuna doesn't know how to do that and serve me a lot of it upfront when it should've just been the Hand Rolls and the salads to start which I tried to get across to them. No such luck. I am still trying to find a great AYCE sushi experience in the South Bay. There is one that is at the top of my list though not as good as a lot of the places down in Los Angeles. Okawa. And it is about a mile down 237 towards the foothills. Much better choice and worth the extra gas. read more

Great sushi made very quick, huge rolls and clean seating on top of that all not expensive! read more

Kakuna Sushi - Surf and turf - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

I really wanted to like Kakuna Sushi, but my experience was pretty disappointing. I ordered the Surf n Turf Roll and the KB 8/24 Roll for pickup. The meat on the Surf n Turf Roll was extremely chewy and bland it didn't add anything to the roll and honestly felt out of place. The KB 8/24 Roll was worse. The fish tasted very fishy and not fresh at all. I took one bite and couldn't finish it. I did order for pickup, so the food sat in the container for about 10ish minutes for the drive back to my house, but I've had takeout sushi before and haven't had issues like this. For what I paid, I expected much better. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Kb 8/24 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

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This may not be my absolute favorite sushi spot, but it is definitely my daughter's favorite go-to place for sushi. It's also conveniently close to home, which makes it an easy choice for us. We probably come here at least once every two weeks. Our usual order is simple: we each get a roll and share them, which is usually enough to fill us both up. My daughter's favorite is the Lion King Roll, while I keep it pretty basic with the Super Crunch Roll. The service is always quick and attentive, the food is consistently good quality, and the prices are very reasonable. Our bill typically comes out to around $20-$25, including tip. Recently, I noticed they've added an all-you-can-eat (AYCE) sushi option. We haven't tried it yet because my daughter and I aren't exactly AYCE champions, but from what I remember, the selection looked solid and the pricing seemed like a great value. Overall, it's a located in a reliable neighborhood sushi spot with friendly service, tasty rolls, and affordable prices. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Super Crunch roll and Lion King - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

Took down one star because service was a little slow and no one really checked up on our table after seating us. It took us about an hour after being seated to receiving our food. I got the nigiri moriwase which was 9 pieces of nigiri for $23.99. Cuts were thick and the wasabi on top was a perfect pairing with the fish. It's really good value for the cuts and fish imo (especially coming from Seattle). The nigiri moriwase set unexpectedly filled me up! I'll be back to get it again :) read more

Kakuna Sushi - Nigiri Moriawase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

We came in New Year's Day. What a great way to start 2026 with sashimi, an orange blossom roll, and volcano roll. They give a lot of ginger which I appreciate and offer water or hot tea. Only one other table of ppl when we walked in but by the time we left the room was 75% full. We were seated right away and servers were good about checking in and answering questions. We really liked the sashimi platter with 3 fat cuts of each fish. Salmon was my favorite but the white fish was surprisingly good with a nice meaty texture. It was also topped with chopped wasabi greens, which was a nice change and better flavor to me. Orange blossom is good because they have good salmon and didn't add too much rice. I'd skip the volcano roll next time. Not bad but too much mayo and less flavor than other similar rolls we've had. Also the floors are pretty slippery, so be careful. Overall a great experience. Prices are standard and AYCE is a good deal for lunch if you're hungry ($35/person) I think we'll be back! read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sashimi Moriawase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Went to all you can eat sushi at Kakuna sushi for lunch. We did the regular AYCE option and it was more than enough. The appetizers and baked rolls are filling. We enjoyed all the sushi rolls we ordered but I particularly liked the gilroy garlic roll and the kakuna roll. The mango crunch roll was pleasant also with fresh cut mango. If you do the ACYE, you have 90 minutes and any pieces left or uneaten is $1.50 per piece. There is plenty of seating inside. There is a strange smell when you first walk in. Service was slow and could be better. Parking is a small parking lot. Otherwise, the food is good and I will come back when I have a sushi craving. read more

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Pretty good sushi for an affordable price (more affordable than other sushi spots with good quality). The happy hour is pretty good too. Service is good too. UPDATE: Forgot to mention that the rolls I always be getting are the Grimmer, Skittles, Kakuna, and the Phoenix rolls. Literally I be eating here at least once a week because it's just that good. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Non raw sushi rolls menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

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AYCE is very worth it, they give really big portions of fish and the rolls are tasty. We also got 49ers, sumo and hokkaido rolls. I would say this was the best raw salmon i've had from AYCE sushi places in the area! read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Love Kakuna! It's not fancy or high quality by any means, but you get what you pay for. Most rolls are $12.99 - $17.99 at most and they're huge. They have a huge array of options, whether it's regular classic rolls to deep fried and baked roll options which is great for people who can't eat all raw. Love their kamikaze and dragon roll. They're big rolls with plenty of fish. They have plenty of plate and bento options as well. I haven't done their AYCE option, so hard to judge that. Overall, their staff is hard working and nice. Orders come out pretty quickly as well. Great casual sushi/Japanese spot. Will be back! read more

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Me and my friends went to Kakuna Sushi today around 6:50 PM. The restaurant looked pretty empty when we arrived, so we expected the food to come out quickly. The ambiance itself was very basic and quiet, nothing particularly memorable or inviting, and it felt a bit dull even as more people came in. As we placed our order, it became clear that the kitchen and service were struggling to keep up. It felt like there were only about three staff members working that night, which made the service extremely slow. We went on a Wednesday night and chose the premium AYCE option, but it still took about 30 minutes for our appetizers to arrive. The food was hit or miss. The yellowtail tasted overly fishy, while the salmon nigiri was my favorite and one of the better items we tried. The edamame was good, but that's pretty hard to mess up. I ordered a Coke but it didn't arrive until about 30 minutes later, near the end of the meal, when I was already finished eating. We were charged a leftover fee, which was fair since we were full and understood the policy. However, other dishes were disappointing. The salmon carpaccio was very salty, and the ramen pork belly bowl was overcooked. The pork belly was extremely chewy and not enjoyable. Overall, this wasn't a very impressive place for AYCE sushi. Between the slow service, inconsistent food quality, and lackluster ambiance, it didn't feel worth the premium price. read more

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If you know me I am always craving sushi (I could eat it every day if I could!) but like everything nowadays it is pricey so I will usually save it for days I wanna "treat" myself. We have tried the other Kakuna locations but the quality at this location is a stand out from the others. The portion and prices are unbeatable compared of other sushi places as well! Truly the freshness and quality of their fish is just amazing... and for those prices?! Can't beat it! Ambiance and decor is simple so not much to write about in that aspect but that really does not matter when the food always hits the spot! One thing to point out - they do not sell alcohol so keep that in mind if you were looking to sip on some hot sake or cold beer with your sushi. They also started doing AYCE! We had no idea they started doing that until they included a paper checklist with all their items along with the menu. So we will definitely be back to try that out! read more

Kakuna Sushi - Butterface and Gilroy Garlic - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Kakuna Sushi is our new go-to spots when I want good sushi without breaking the bank. The dining area is spacious and perfect for big groups, which I appreciated after first coming here for a friend's birthday. Our whole party left happy. The food is solid and well-priced. I usually grab a bento box for around $15-$20 and always have enough to take leftovers home. The portions, especially the teriyaki chicken or beef are generous and you can mix and match with tempura, California rolls, and gyoza. The sushi is fresh, tasty and well portioned, great value for what you get. Service is fast and friendly, and I love that they refill your water and tea without you even asking. Affordable, filling, and reliable. I will definitely be back and I already recommend this place to friends and family. read more

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The kind of stairs I don't complain about haha! I stopped by solo so I could really only order for myself and I really wanted the Moriwase, as it was a sushi staircase. I didn't know each piece came with wasabi, otherwise, I would have asked for it without. Nevertheless, each piece was so fresh! They also don't skim on the fish, each piece had a thick piece of fish. Definitely a spot to bring friends and try a bunch of different rolls! read more

Kakuna Sushi - Nigiri Moriawase; Follow me @RimyEats on Instagram - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

Kakuna Sushi is one of the places that does change my mind about rolls. I usually don't go for rolls, but I do find myself coming here when I want something more indulgent. Their rolls are huge, really good quality, and priced well. Everything is super flavorful and they come up with unique combinations that actually work. It's a great takeout spot or quick dine in option. Service is fast and gets the job done. Inside can get pretty noisy and it does kind of smell like mop water the times I've gone, which is why I usually prefer to take it to go. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Spread - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

The place is not busy, sat down right away. However, it did take some time waiting for the rolls. The poke Japanese nachos was my favorite thing. So fire!! I love the crunchy pieces and it was so flavorful and fresh. I love how they served it. My favorite rolls were the Cap'n Crunch and the kakuna roll. Love the textures and flavors. However the lion king didn't hit as it usually does at other places. read more

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DO NOT COME HERE. This was, without a doubt, one of the most disgusting meals I've ever paid for in my lifetime. The tuna was brown, pale, and looked like it had been sitting out for who knows how long. It tasted absolutely vile, completely inedible. As if the food wasn't bad enough, the entire restaurant had a foul smell that made the experience even worse. Then came the bill. My friend and I split the payment, and we both selected the 15% tip option, yet we somehow each ended up tipping over $4, which was nowhere near 15% of our individual totals. We paid near 30% tip each which is ABSOLUTELY INSANE for the crap we got served. read more

Kakuna Sushi - brown & pale - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I had lunch with my mom. This location is larger than the one on McKee Road/Alum Rock. Small parking lot here. The have 2 separate single-user unisex restrooms (one on each side of the restaurant). The service was good and friendly. We both ordered the... Short Rib Bento. Served with miso soup, house salad, fried gyoza, steamed rice, and orange slices. We added vegetable Tempura +$4. Short Rib Bento. Served with miso soup, house salad, fried gyoza, steamed rice and orange slices. We added vegetable Tempura +$4. I also added a California Roll +$4. Plenty of leftovers for my mom to take home. Support your local business. read more

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The server explained to us how their AYCE policy works prior to ordering. Salmon, eel, hamachi nigiri, tempura appetizer, Kakuna roll, salmon carpaccio, etc was delicious. They checked on us multiple times and refilled our waters. Previously someone left a 1 star review claiming that they'll give you a free dessert if you provide a 5 star review? I don't recall seeing or hearing anything about that while I was there. read more

AYCE was amazing! It was affordable, high quality, and tasty. I ate more of nigiri than the rolls. The fish was fresh. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

The Golden Philly was amazing and very worth it for the price, as well as the Bay. Everything is reasonably priced and the restaurant looks very clean. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

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The sushi was delicious. The fish tasted fresh and the sauces were tasty. The chicken Yaki udon was a generous portion too! Highly recommend all three dishes read more

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Honestly for sushi on a budget, this place is not bad! My husband and I grabbed a late lunch and I kid you not, we were full from 2pm until 10pm and that's with a 3 hr pickleball session too. My husband can eat. Like 3 double doubles at in n out and he can be hungry in 3 hours. We spent less than $100 for 5 rolls. They did not skimp on the fish and they didn't over do it on the rice. The service was great and so attentive and they got a TV with sports playing. The fish quality was not the best but not bad and this is definitely a sauced up roll so it can get overwhelming but for the price I'd definitely come back. read more

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