We ordered: *Deluxe Chirashi *Sashimi Salad *Sumo *Kakuna Roll *Lion King *Lemon Salmon *Crunchy Mango There's several locations in the Bay (Fremont, Milpitas, San Leandro, and San Jose), great for dine in and takeout. Looking forward to try their new AYCE (all you can eat) menu on our next visit. read more

Sushi quality / price ratio is good. Most signature raw sushi rolls are about $15 with the most at $20 (Mukbang and Boujee) and they're good quality rolls. There are 9 tables inside, relatively small restaurant. We like getting sushi here, luckily they have multiple locations. Online ordering is simple and quick read more

Kakuna Sushi - Inside april 2026 - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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Decided to check out this spot. The interior is a simple cozy square. Since it just opened, they are probably still in the process of designing/decorating the store. Either way, it felt like a clean open space. At sushi places, often you can see the chefs preparing the sushi places but the kitchen is in the back. Service is solid. We usually get the same person and he is helpful. Wish the menu was better designed and could see more images of the dishes. Wide variety of sushi options for an affordable price Chainsmoker ($16) Lion King ($13) Boujee Roll ($20) Kuna Tuna ($3.50) Salmon ($3) Hamachi ($3) $135 for 4 people (~$34) read more

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Food: everything we ordered was delicious. I'm definitely coming back here. They have a vegetarian section of the menu. Location: easy to find. It has a small parking lot. Service: was fine especially because it wasn't busy on a weeknight we went. Clean simple inside. read more

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Food: Sumo, Salmon Nigiri, Spicy Tuna Hand Roll Price: $10.99 | $2.99 | $5.99 Overall: Looking for a spot that serves affordable and delicious sushi? Kakuna Sushi is the spot to go! I came here with my friend for lunch and it was empty. The menu is big but all of good sushi options. My favorite is the Skittles and any of the baked rolls. I can't really complain, this restaurant hits the spot when I have sushi cravings. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

The place seems designed more for takeout than actual dine-in. It was a plan room with too much metal and not enough sound proofing. The food tasted good but wasn't worth the end price of ~$25 roughly. I would have gotten the same from a Japanese grocery store for half the price. It was sad that it wasn't as amazing as the pictures online led it to be. The food presentation was pretty so props to them for that. read more

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Such a great deal! I always get my to-go orders for family gatherings. It was $60 for this whole tray which is such a steal in this economy! They have some good options with cream cheese (not my favorite but still good.) The store is fairly small, I have never actually sat inside so I can't say much about it. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Love the food here! Consistent and delicious. This time we got the Kakuna roll, Orange blossom, and pork belly bao. The sushi always tastes of good quality. I think the pork belly bao is a new item. The flavors are good, but the pork belly was dry. Appreciate the quick and friendly service here. There's a small parking lot behind the restaurant. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Orange Blossom - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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Was in the area and came for their happy hour. I got the 2 maki rolls and a miso soup for $11z Salmon Avocado rolls (5/5): These were fat and make the most money. Tekka Rolls (3/5): A bit small, but can't complain about the price. Overall if you love sushi at an affordable price, this is the place to go. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Second time coming here in the last couple months and Kakuna Sushi does not disappoint. The service has been quick and reliable, the food was delicious, and the place has always been clean and tidy. I almost never remembered what I order, but I know that it has been delicious every time. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

We hadn't even been seated yet and were already met with rude service. We asked for a table for five and could clearly see an open table where an extra chair could easily be added. However, one staff member told us they didn't have any chairs available. Fine -- we accepted that. But as we were leaving, a group behind us asked for a table for four, and suddenly an extra chair appeared. It was frustrating to feel like we weren't being given honest information. On top of that, when my mother-in-law politely pointed out that there was an open table, another staff member responded with a shrug and said, "We have to clean it," in a dismissive tone. Of course it needs to be cleaned -- we were more than willing to wait. A courteous explanation would have gone a long way. read more

This is my second time coming here and the rolls are always so delicious! Kakuna has been my favorite and go to. Rainbow roll isn't as good but fish is still fresh. Good seating options and they were able to accommodate a large party. Service is nice, no complaints! read more

Kakuna Sushi - Rainbow & Kakuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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5! 5! 5!!!! this hidden gem has become my new favorite place. The menu is huge with classics like Lion King and Rainbow rolls along with fusion as San Jose knows how to do like a Mango Chili roll. They also have ramen, udon, bento, and appetizers like a pork belly bao (which was bomb!) The Mango Chili roll was so scrumptious but I would prefer no nuts and more tajin on top. The service was prompt and friendly. My husband loved the Lion King and the Kakuna rolls. Fresh, flavorful, and great prices with plenty of free parking. There is plenty of indoor seating but I could see this place getting packed during peak time. Despite the Taylor Swift music, ambiance was calm on a Friday at lunch. read more

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I visited Kakuna before and had to bring my boyfriend here. We were craving sushi, and I'm glad we chose this place. We ordered the Charizard, Mango Chili, and Salmon Lovers rolls. My favorite was the Charizard, while my boyfriend's favorite is the Mango Chili. The Charizard roll was delicious, especially with the hot Cheetos on top. Although the hot Cheetos were soggy, I still loved it. I even wanted to get more because it was so tasty. I love that it's spicy with a crunchy topping and a flavorful sauce. The Mango Chili offers a perfect mix of sweet and spicy. With every bite, you taste the sweetness of the mango and the heat of jalapeno. Nothing is overpowering; it's a well-balanced combination. Plus, the creaminess from the avocado helps balance the sweet and spicy flavors. Since I love salmon, I had to get the Salmon Lovers roll. I enjoy sashimi, and in my opinion, it's perfectly sliced. It's topped with a bit of wasabi. The sashimi truly melts in your mouth. Kakuna Sushi is a great place if you want quality sushi. The service was excellent, and they brought our sushi out as quickly as possible. We appreciate fast service. This spot is a must-visit for some good sushi. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Mango Chili and Charizard - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

First time tryout g Kakuna sushi here in San Leandro And it did not disappoint the sushi rolls are huge fresh and delicious the ramen and the Ranen noodle soups the fresh grilled chicken in the soups oh my soo fresh and delicious the pork belly buns fresh tender juicy and delicious sashimi salad both salads did not distant the hand rolls were sooo delicious everything was fresh and HUGE portions trued a lot of the food items and I especially loved the d ed lobster roll our waiter Vincent was very attentive clearing the empty plates , bowls filling our cups with fresh water and offering v fresh lemon slices Vy also wax helping Vincent because I ordered so many dishes rolls literally we had to use the table by the 2 of us When that lobster roll came out oh my the lobster meat in that tempura si juicy and fresh it's a out of the way place drive 45 minutes from San Jose and I have no regrets I will definitely be back it's very clean the sushi very fresh and huge pieces of sushithey are only closed during lunch time but opened all 7 days a week you can come with a group of friends or as a couple or by yourself to enjoy the premium which is what I purchased allows you to order special items the tables are spaced enough to give you room to enjoy your fresh delicious All you can eat soups and sushi and salads Thank you Vincent. And Vy for giving us the best experience to day will definitely be back all our meal totaled $106.00 read more

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Best sushi in our neighborhood! We love this spot as a weekly dinner option. They made great rolls and everything is fresh and made well. Our family likes to order 'pick up' as it's usually a stop before getting home from work. Sometimes the service is slower, but lately they've become more fluid with orders! I have never dined in their restaurant, but I'd be excited to take my family there one weekend. Our favorites are the Lion King roll, the vegetable tempura, and the ramen was delicious. read more

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Place 3/5: small, a bit messy, menus seemed old, no music but the food was priced reasonably Service 3.5/5: only one server in the entire place, she did well considering there were a few tables Food Kakuna 3/5: smaller, basic roll, avocado or something crunchy would have improved it Charizard 4/5: love the uniqueness of this roll, no seaweed, shrimp tempura was fried well, needed more hot cheetos Dynamite 4.5/5: great crunch from the softshell crab, good amount of escolar on top, sauces were creamy, slightly spicy read more

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My favorite go to spot for fresh and affordable sushi! There's not many sushi spots around ESSJ so I was excited to see one open after trying their other chain restaurant in Milpitas. The service is fast and easy, they give you a menu full of extensive items that you can choose from. My favorite rolls are the Gajin and the hand rolls! I will say though the restaurant itself was quite warm when I went the last time which was a cause of concern since raw fish needs to be stored in a cool place. read more

The meat in the pork belly bao is incredibly tender and the brown buns have a perfect crisp. This appetizer comes with these crispy things (idk not fried onions) and shredded cabbage underneath. There's a bit of thick sesame sauce on the inside of the buns which adds a sweet and nutty flavor. The escolar (butterfish) nigiri is pretty big and already comes with a tiny dollop of wasabi with green onion sauce on top. The unagi was a bit small but I like that the nigiri can be ordered individually. Orange blossom roll (salmon and avocado inside, salmon and tobiko outside) was good but pretty standard. Salmon taste is fairly mild (and not particularly creamy/buttery) but the actual fish pieces were sizeable and thick - each piece of the roll weighed about 40 grams if that means anything as far as portions go... read more

Kakuna Sushi - Pork belly bao - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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Had some money on Grubhub and decided to get some sushi. I can't comment on the service or ambiance as someone else picked it up for me, but in comparison to other places I've been the food seemed a little small portion-wise. I'm not really blaming them for this though, as this is something that seems to occur a lot in other sushi places. The sushi itself was alright, though there are probably better places to get it. We got the Nigiri Combo with a piece of salmon and tuna sashimi, which came in its own little box. Both of them were relatively decent, though I'm not entirely sure if that one, singular bit of sashimi is worth three dollars. Each piece of nigiri also came with a dollop of wasabi alongside the regular wasabi that's added to the side, which added a nice bit of spice to it. Overall, a relatively decent experience. I feel like there are better places to go to in San Jose so I'm unsure if I'd return, but it was nice to try anyway. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Nigiri Combo + Salmon and Tuna Sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

+ Above average sushi quality + Good value bento boxes - Cramped venue - Steep prices Yeah this is a pretty average Sushi spot in east side San Jose. The overall quality is a bit above average, but the prices are more expensive than average. The service was a bit slow when dining in, and there's not much room to sit. I heard there's all you can eat now? If anyone knows anything, let me know. But I can't imagine a sushi buffet in such a tiny venue. If you're in the area and want sushi, go to Sushi Town on Alum Rock, there's no competition. Shoutout to Kakuna ghe Pokemon. Enough talk read more

A wide assortment of many different rolls! Solid quality and flavor for the price as well! Cheaper than most sushi spots in the Bay Area. On average each roll is $13-$15 for about 8-10 pieces. Sushi also comes out pretty timely. The service is not anything to rave about-- staff are friendly and helpful, but nothing more than taking orders and giving you the check. Wouldn't say this place is too family friendly either considering they only have 1 highchair for the entire restaurant to use. But overall a solid spot for some decently priced good tasting sushi. read more

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Kakuna Sushi provided me with some of the worst customer service and food I've had in recent years. To start off, the calamari was burnt to a crisp and tasted horrible. It was mostly batter with little squid-like substance thrown in to give the illusion that you're eating squid. Also, for how much it cost it was barely edible. The service did not make up for it. Our waiter must've confused our order because he brought us 2 chirashi bowls when we only ordered one. We got a bento box, a roll, and an appetizer for two people so I don't understand how he just decided to bring us an extra bowl of rice. It honestly felt like nobody knew or cared what we ordered. On top of that, we still had to pay for the extra chirashi bowl we didn't order. Thank you for RUINING my experience there. Food quality was poor, service was careless, and the whole experience was upsetting. I will not be returning. read more

Kakuna Sushi is located in a large plaza that has La Plaza Market but on the far right side of the shopping center. The parking is no issue because there is so much space. The restaurant is fairly small. But could accommodate a few parties of 6 or more. House Christian music playing throughout the place. Only one unisex restroom. My only gripe was today was 96° degrees and the door was open so flies would come in and bother you while eating. I am sure they had AC. Bento: served with gyoza, salad, rice, and orange slices. My mom ordered the beef short rib. A good portion of ribs. Tender and fatty. I added a California Roll +$4. They have a decent food list to add on to your bento for varying prices. The California Roll was good. The crab mix had some black pepper in it. They have a lot of different rolls to choose from raw to non-raw rolls. Kakuna Roll: Crab, spicy tuna, fried onion, torched salmon, spicy mayo, miso, unagi sauce, scallions, tobiko (3.5/5). This was recommended by our waiter. It was good but too saucy. Lobster Monster: tempura lobster, avocado, asparagus, Crab, ebi, pesto mayo, unagi sauce, arare, scallions (4/5). This was a large roll, so large that it fell over! Lol. Overall, and good place that has fresh tasting fish and unique rolls. We'll be back. read more

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I love this place! Sushi rolls here are huge and super affordable. This would be my go to sushi spot in the South Bay. Most rolls were around $15-$19 and they were packed with thick cuts of sashimi. My favorites rolls were the 49er, Kakuna, and Gaijin. They have multiple locations in the Bay Area. A couple in sj! Check this place out! read more

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Went to Kakuna Sushi for dinner on a weeknight. I haven't been here in a while--last time was just for takeout. They've since renovated and expanded into the space next door, so there's a lot more seating now. It was really busy, with lots of families and big groups, but we were still seated right away. The space is definitely great for larger parties. That said, the room was really echoey, which dulled the overall dining experience. We ordered the Lion King, Skittles, and 49ers rolls--Skittles was my favorite! I also got the Nigiri Moriawase for myself, and my boyfriend and I shared the rolls. The nigiri had a great variety (tuna, shrimp, salmon, unagi), and for around $25, it was a great value. The fish cuts were thick and fresh, and there wasn't too much rice, which I appreciated. One small downside was that our food came out spaced apart--we got the Lion King roll first, but had to wait quite a while before the other two rolls came out. It broke up the flow of the meal a bit, especially since we were sharing. I've always liked how affordable the rolls are at Kakuna, and the menu has a really solid variety for both sushi lovers and those who want cooked items. I first went to their Fremont location, and I'm happy to see they've expanded. Service was attentive once we got going--they kept our waters filled and were friendly, though it did take a little while to flag someone down at first to place our order. Overall, a great casual sushi spot with good value and variety. Just be prepared for a louder environment if it's a full house, and some delays between dishes. Definitely a more casual sushi restaurant and probably would come back more often for takeout rather than dining in. read more

Ambiance it's okay, location easy access, cashier much approachable, no patient for new customers, and they put my order in the same container which doesn't make sense. I paid for two different order with same container. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Kakuna menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

I wanted some sushi for lunch because of the warm weather and Kakuna Sushi popped up close by. I saw that the prices were very affordable at around $12-$16 for rolls - most places are upwards of $16-$20 now. We ordered the Cherry Blossom Roll and the Crunchy Mango Roll then added a vegetable tempura appetizer. Both rolls were pretty good! The quality of fish isn't going to be amazing like those at a higher end sushi place but is on par with others that charge more for the same thing. The vegetable tempura doesn't have much variety - only broccolini and sweet potato - but it was fried to perfection. There was only 1 server (other server was busy w/ to-go orders) with the place at 70% capacity so there were a few tables that weren't cleaned up. The server did a great job giving attention to all the tables that had customers while trying to clear the other tables. Even up to the point we were about to leave at ~4 pm there were still a steady flow of customers. read more

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Fantastic, my girlfriend and I pick up from here often (probably over a dozen times in the past year) and we enjoy it so much! Boujee is a must try and the kakuna is simple and so tasty. We're regulars and even if we moved we'd make the drive for this NO DOUBT! read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm giving 1 star because the experience was very disappointing overall. The restroom was broken with water overflowing on the floor, and there was no caution sign or notice saying it was out of service. My pregnant wife walked in before any employee told us it couldn't be used. If she had slipped and fallen, the situation could have been very serious. On top of that, we ordered the sashimi deluxe which clearly stated 21 pieces, but they only served 20 pieces. We had to point it out to the staff before they finally brought the missing piece out. Attention to detail and customer safety really need improvement read more

Arrived on a weekday dinner around 530 and it was packed! It is a pretty small restaurant though. Our experience was a little interesting but we do want to come back again to try under more normal circumstances. The power went out for the black halfway through our dinner but luckily it didn't impact the items we ordered. We did have to pay by zelle/cash. We can tell they were newer as things didn't seem to run as smoothly, but the service was still sufficient. They need a menu for the drinks, as the servers didn't know what they had and I had to walk up to the register and the fridge to look at their options. We ordered 2 specialty rolls and the sashimi moriawase, some beers, "fresh" wasabi, and a bottle of sake. The bill didn't break the bank so we liked that. The fish in the moriawase felt very fresh and big, chunky pieces. I think we got 4 different types of fishes and I like the display it came out on. read more

Not bad. The tuna toro was the best part of the meal Here's some pics Lots of combination rolls and tobiko galore lol Decent size rolls as well. Delicious read more

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Best sushi ever! Huge portions great price. My favorite is the Sumo, Lion King, and Kakuna rolls.

I enjoyed my experience at this Kakuna Sushi location. I love that it is slowly expanding throughout the South Bay and is open longer than most Japanese restaurants traditionally are, which is what caused my friend and I to visit in the first place (we didn't want to inconvenience the workers of a place that would close within 30 minutes of us arriving). My friend and I came on a Sunday around 7:30 PM and we waited for around 20 minutes before being seated. He ordered takoyaki, tuna rolls, the caterpillar rolls, and we split the Sashimi Deluxe while I got two pieces of salmon belly nigiri. The Sashimi Deluxe can be worth your while depending on what you're feeling. There's not a lot of variety in what Kakuna offers in the box (generally the same 3-4 types of fish), but it's definitely a feast with your eyes and your mouth type situation where the cuts are both plentiful and plated in an aesthetically pleasing fashion. Very filling and yummy, they rest on a bed of shredded radish and cabbage leaves with cherry tomatoes. The salmon belly nigiri was also quite good, they add wasabi on the top in traditional Japanese fashion. I tried a bit of my friend's takoyaki and it was really savory! The bonito flakes were moving from the steam as well :) read more

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Came for lunch and was impressed by their lunch options. My friends got sushi and I was feeling the pork belly. The pork was very flavorful. I had leftovers for lunch the next day. It was a nice quiet spot which was great for conversation with my friends. I might try take out next time to see if the quality is the same. read more

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Sunday late afternoon, almost evening & it wasn't busy at all, so we were seated right away & than people started coming in. Service was quick & you wait a little for your items, but duh? not only is it a restaurant, it's sushi...so sometimes that's great! it just means fresh, fast & friendly service. Lots of parking because it's located in a plaza, you kinda have to look for the place, because it's hidden a little in the corner. Pricing on the menu, I think is basic & not too pricy nor cheap. Flavors on the dishes were decent & OK, the o my complain, I have is the servings on the dishes were a little skimpy, mainly the appetizers, like seriously dudes, it's edamame, can you just fill up my little bowl? if I'm in the area, and I'm having a sushi craving, I would check it out to see what else is on the menu. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Seaweed Salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

not life-changing but imo p good compared to most other places area is kinda janky & it's totally a hole-in-the-wall place, & it's small inside too one person as the server & idk how many people in the kitchen rolls were all good as always - I ask for no tobiko tho bc I feel like I'm eating zits sashimi was nice & fresh if anything I would say service was a little slow (person took a bit of time to come to us) but they were behind the counter doing nothing for a while so idk maybe we didn't look ready? there's one teeny bathroom here tip: open on labour day read more

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Went here because of all the social media promotion but it was a huge disappointment. The inside of the restaurant had no decorations and did not feel like a sushi restaurant at all (there wasn't a counter with people making the sushi in front of you)! That's like a staple for sushi restaurants! It also just felt sad and cold. We ordered: Butterface 7/10 good but the lemon rind was so bitter. We've had rolls with lemon rinds before and it doesn't taste bitter. Philly roll 5/10 average nothing special Kakuna 7/10 good but something tasted a little off like it wasn't fresh. There was a slightly off taste. The roll fell apart really easily. 49er 6/10 good but also the bitter lemon rind. The roll also fell apart really easily. Miso soup 8/10 tasted nice and salty like miso soup from anywhere Pork Belly Bao 2/10 the bun was not what I expected. I usually get the baos with the fluffy white buns. This one was very brown. Almost as if it was over baked? It was dry and too sweet. The pork belly was also dry which is hard to do. Overall, we will not be coming back here. read more

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This small sushi restaurant is truly a hidden gem in East Side San Jose! I came here with my bf a few weeks ago for date night. I was impressed by the quality of the fish, the portion sizes, and the large selection of rolls and nigiri they have on their menu. Although this restaurant is pretty small, the menu is not! Our friendly and knowledgeable server helped to give my bf and I some suggestions of popular appetizers and rolls. For our appetizer we ordered the Ika Sugatayaki (grilled squid). I am not the biggest fan of squid but I was pleasantly surprised by this dish. The squid was tender, thick, and had a delicious, smoky flavor! 4/5 For our mains we ordered-- Salmon Belly Nigiri, Toro Nigiri, Spicy Scallop Roll, Kakuna Roll, Mango Chili Roll , and the Lobster Monster Roll. -Salmon Belly & Toro Nigiri: The nigiri was so delicious and had to be one of my favorite dishes of the night! Both pieces of toro and salmon belly were huge and melted in my mouth. The fish was super fresh and I really appreciated that they give you more fish than rice! 5/5 -Spicy Scallops Roll: This roll was on the smaller side (six pieces). Imo, the roll was just okay and a little too simple for me. The roll had cucumber, raw spicy scallops, and tobiko. The scallop was good but I don't think I'd order this roll next time. 3/5 -Kakuna Roll: This roll is one of Kakuna's Signature Raw Rolls. It's a larger roll that's piled high with torched salmon, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, miso, and tobiko. The inside is filled generously with crab and spicy tuna. This had to be my favorite roll at this location. It was thick, flavorful, and had great value for the price. 5/5 -Crunchy Mango Roll: This roll was beautifully presented and very unique! Topped with salmon, thinly sliced mango, jalapeno, lemon, honey, tajin, and nuts, the roll was very refreshing and definitely packed a punch in flavor. I don't usually order sweet and savory rolls that often but my bf picked this one! I'm glad I tried this roll. 4/5 -Lobster Monster Roll: This roll is one of Kakuna's Signature Non-Raw Rolls. The roll is filled with tempura lobster, avocado, and asparagus. The toppings include crab, ebi pesto mayo, arare, and scallions. Yum! The Lobster Monster was filling and very flavorful. I think this one had so many toppings and flavors that my bf and I couldn't really taste the lobster. However, the roll was still very good! 5/5 I left this restaurant with my sushi cravings satisfied! I will definitely be coming back to try more rolls since its conveniently close to my house. read more

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So good! The menu has a variety of rolls and bowls, plenty of options for everyone. I settled on the kakuna roll which was great! It had crab, spicy tuna, salmon, spicy mayo, unagi, sauce, scallion, and tobiko. I also tried some bites from my friends rolls and I was not disappointed! Everything was super tasty. There was plenty of parking as well and seating inside. The establishment also looked clean inside. Staff were attentive as well, always coming by to fill up our water cups! read more

Kakuna Sushi - Hellapeno Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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