This is our favorite sushi spot! The restaurant is always clean, the staff is incredibly friendly, and the service is consistently fast. The sushi is absolutely delicious, and there's so much variety on the menu that there's something for everyone. Everything we've tried has been fresh and flavorful. One thing I really appreciate is how kind and understanding they are with families. My son doesn't eat sushi, and they've never had a problem with us bringing a special meal for him. That level of kindness and customer service means a lot. We always enjoy coming here and will definitely keep coming back. Highly recommend if you're looking for great sushi, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere! read more

I'd like the seafood udon noodle and the lobster roll. I definitely will come back. I highly recommend this place.

This place has the best and great price for their food also very respectfully and is a great place I love this place staff are so kind and lovey read more

Rookie mistake when my husband and I came here! We ordered everything all at once but we weren't mad at it haha we did eat everything so we wouldn't get extra charged for leftovers. We now know to pace ourselves. It is an all you can eat but you have limits on how much you can order at a time. It is best to get the premium so you can get the higher quality items in my opinion. I wished we had room for the oysters but that gives us more reason to make the drive to come back. Also, there were two servers and it was busy. We had to wait a little bit totally understandable. read more

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Came in on a slightly busy evening, and was seated practically shoulder to shoulder with strangers. The tables are so close together, you can hear full conversations of other people. The service is fine, no complaints but also not memorable. We got the AYCE, which is $40.95. For such a high price I imagined that the sushi would be high quality, and fresh. How wrong I was, their tuna and hamachi is very tasteless. Their rolls rely heavily on sauces, and large amounts of rice to fill up the customer. On the first order the rice was fine, however on our second round of ordering the rice had been overly sweetened with the rice vinegar seasoning. I felt like I was eating a desert or candy. Keep in mind you must eat all the sushi you order or you will be charged $1.50 per piece. Didn't even bother ordering the third round. We left full but disappointed with our meal. read more

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

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Wow this place went downhill!! It's been months since our last visit and we were looking forward to their boujee roll, amongst other food. Both rolls had shrimp tempura, but in them wereOLD fried shrimp. It was cold, and not crunchy at all. The fish didn't seem all that fresh and the quality was not there. Service was good and they comped one roll and remade the other. The shrimp still tasted not freshly fried, possibly refried. Pretty sad about this spot but we're not going back. read more

The inside is nice, smells clean. Food overall It was pretty mid, in my opinion. I ordered the Samurai, Phoenix, Lobster Monster, Caterpillar, and Orange Blossom rolls, plus a miso soup. Out of everything, the Phoenix roll was the only one I really enjoyed. The miso soup was also disappointing. I came here because of all the hype and was considering trying the all-you-can-eat, but after this experience, I don't think it's worth it for me. I took pictures of most of the rolls, but 2 came out later, and I was already ready to leave, so I forgot to take a picture of it. read more

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

Happy Hour!!! That's what up!!! 2 Rolls for $11..99 I ordered the Yellow tail And The Cooked Eel Yummy!! This is a Baller On a Budget Approved Establishment I keep my Pimp Hand Strong!!! Number 34 out of 50 of the most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!! read more

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Came during an off time on a weekday for lunch, it was pretty empty inside. I was sat right away and ordering was very quick. I got the nigiri moriwase and it came in a staircase like display super pretty and cute! The nigiris were also HUGE! For $23.99 and 9 nigiris honestly can't beat the pricing here. The fish is slightly above average but nothing too crazy but I think for the price it's quite worth it. My only issue was the seared tuna had a bit too much stringiness. I'd come back again if I'm in the area and craving sushi and didn't want to spend my entire wallet! read more

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The food and service were great, I ordered the spicy ramen.. definitely recommend I would definitely come back again soon! read more

When in doubt go to Kakuna. The service is a 10/10. The food is delicious and they're so tentative. I like to chill and read my book and order multiple plates, they never rushed me out. Instead, they had a nice hot pot of tea ready for me, since they saw me reading. Kindest folks ever, thanks! read more

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

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Ah another Kakuna Sushi location off my list. I didn't know that there were so many locations up and down the East Bay and South Bay. The decor is very modern, simple, and sparse. They have inside seating only. The service is very friendly, thoughtful, and attentive. Two Roll Special - Spicy Salmon Roll & California Roll (4/5). Both rolls were good. Salmon Teriyaki Donburi (4/5) - served with miso soup & orange slices. Support your local business. read more

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My family and I love coming here. The food is always so yummy and good. My daughter even loved the oranges that is placed on the plates. My son likes the teriyaki beef a lot. It's super tender and not chewy at all. We come here all the time. Price is reasonable and food never disappoints. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Omg roll and surfy Surf and Turf Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

We came here to celebrate a birthday and we had a really great experience here. The rolls were decently sized, tasted good, and the price was good compared to average Bay Area prices. Taking into consideration of these three criteria, I would recommend kakuna. Seating inside was spacious, and service was really good. Wait staff was attentive and we were pleasantly surprised when they came out with an ice cream even though we didn't mention we had a birthday, they either were super attentive and overheard us mention our birthday or they were mind readers. I will be back and think this is great sushi spot compared to many other countless spots that I have tried. read more

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The Sashimi Deluxe was outstanding! The fish was incredibly fresh, thickly sliced, and beautifully presented. Every piece melted in my mouth and tasted high quality. The portion was generous and definitely worth the price. The service was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant had a welcoming atmosphere. If you're a sashimi lover, I highly recommend ordering the Sashimi Deluxe at Kakuna Sushi. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Good food, fast service, nice and spacious for large parties. Huge menu selection. We got grilled squid, deep fried soft shell crab, and 2 sushi rolls- good experience. read more

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I have passed by this place a few times and wanted to try it out. I ordered Hokkaido roll and negihama maki togo and it was ready in 15-20mins. I walked in and they directed me to the to go counter and gave me my order while the restaurant seemed to be filling up for those eating in. I wasn't expecting this to be amazing, it was mid. Hokkaido roll didn't taste like much besides spicy mayo since it overpowered everything and the negihama maki was ok had too much rice. The restaurant appeared to be very clean and bright. Overall, I don't think I would return. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Hokkaido roll and Negihama (Maki) - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

Came here with friends to try this place, mainly because they hadn't been before. The AYCE menu has very limited options. It was meh. We were charged extra for unfinished pieces, after we told them we'd eat it. I've never got charged for extra unfinished food and even more so after finishing it. There are better AYCE sushi options around. read more

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

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Came here with my friends so they can try out this place just because my friends haven't tried here. We never had their all you can eat so we decided to try that all you can eat menu. We realize that all you can eat doesn't have that much option. You're better off getting off the actual menu and do à la carte. The food all tasted all the same to us. I don't know if it's the sauce or just the stuffing that was inside.. We were kind of eating and they told us that they can bring us to Bill. They brought us the Bill and ended up charging us more for some pieces that was left over. We told them that we were gonna finish it and they need to take it off. They said OK and they came back with a receipt. It was not taken off. I called her over and asked hey you guys still charged us.. She said that oh we're going to close in 20 minutes so you should just take it home. She already ran my card too... sigh Overall, I don't know about this experience. I've been to many sushi, restaurants, and all you can eat.. this left me with an unsatisfying experience..... The place is clean though . But I won't come back again. read more

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Stopped by here while I was in the area. Quality is consistent as I go to the South San Jose location too. I gotta say, it is definitely one of the best sushi spots in the area. The restaurant is very spacious and the service was pretty quick. The tables looked like it used to be a hotpot restaurant before Kakuna opened. We got some appetizer and then the entree. Chicken Teriyaki (4.7/5): The quantity of this dish is probably enough for two meals if I'm being honest. The sauce isn't too watery or thick and it is not your average sweet teriyaki place. he chicken is a bit smokey and taste great! The rice is on the mushier side, but that is my preference in rice. California Roll (3.7/5): It is your average California roll. However, I think that they put too much avocado over the imitation crab so it taste like I'm eating mostly avocado. I think that they could also make it with a bit less rice too as it does overpower the filling. Spicy tuna roll (4/5): It was pretty good. I think that it had a nice kick to the tuna. The filling was actually a good amount in the middle. I think even though I stopped eating this maki, it still taste pretty good to me. Takoyaki (4.2/5): I find the takoyaki to be pretty delicious. The outside was crispy with a nice soft middle. It came with two sauces on top with the tobiko flakes. One downside to me is that the suace is really heavy and creamy. I prefer to be less sauce and let the takoyaki itself have more of the flavor profile. Wherever I am, when I see a kakuna, I know I am in for a good time. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Chicken Teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

I visited this all-you-can-eat sushi spot in downtown San Leandro. There's plenty of parking, but it's paid parking. Be aware--if you leave even a small amount of rice, they may charge you extra. Also, if you choose the premium all-you-can-eat, everyone at the table is charged for it, even if they don't order premium items, so make sure to read the fine print. The restaurant is very spacious, and the food came out quickly. Unfortunately, the staff was not friendly, and I received attitude when I asked why I was being charged for leaving a little rice while others left a lot. Overall, the food is decent, but the service and extra charges are something to keep in mind. Make sure to come hungry! read more

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I went to Kakuna Sushi after seeing it online and hearing they had all you can eat. First off, the all you can eat is a lie; it's only three rounds, and it doesn't say that anywhere in the directions. The restaurant was also a bit slow. They took our order and brought the food to the table, but they messed up a few times--either bringing the wrong items or forgetting to bring some. I noticed this happened to the table next to us too. The customer service wasn't great either. Our server would bring things with a shrug and just slide them on the table without telling us what they were. Plus, they didn't check in on us much. Since we had to ask the servers for help several times, I couldn't tell if they were short-staffed, but the restaurant wasn't packed. The food quality was okay. A lot of the dishes were covered in sauce, so you couldn't really taste the quality of the fish (even the oysters had sauce). Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

Kakuna Sushi - AYCE menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

Very delicious. I really recommend this place . If you want great sushi come here and try it

Kakuna might be some of the best AYCE sushi I've had in a while. Came with a group of 5 on a Sunday night and it wasn't busy. The menu is extensive. You can either order individual rolls and dishes or do AYCE. We opted for AYCE and had no idea what we were in for. You know how when you go to AYCE sushi and they sometimes give you smaller portions of their rolls etc because there's 3 rounds? Yeah that's not the case here. Their rolls are HUGE and delicious. We made the mistake of ordering way too much round 1 because we thought they would give smaller portions and were left with tons of sushi left. Like most AYCE, they charge for left over food so we paid an extra $40 on top of the regular charge. Not their fault, they even warned us that left overs would be charged. We just had no idea how much food it was going to be. It's ok though we got to take the rest home and had lunch for the next day. That's being said the sushi is fresh, the udon was flavorful and the spicy chicken don was high quality. If you're wanting AYCE this is a solid choice, but honestly recommend just getting 2 rolls as it's cheaper and you'll get FULL with the size. Interior was a little dirty, straw wrappers and food on floor. read more

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This place is really clean and has a nice back area for seating. The waiters were friendly and gave great recommendations, which I appreciated. As for the food, they do all you can eat in rounds just like many other sushi or Korean BBQ spots, but the portions here are full size. I'm used to smaller tasting portions for AYCE, but these were full rolls. We actually had to cancel a few items because there was no way we were going to finish everything. The appetizers were just okay, nothing to really rave about, but every roll we tried was really good. The surprise star of the meal was the chicken soup. It was honestly the best I have ever had, and I am not a soup, ramen, or pho person at all. I thought it would come in a tiny personal bowl, but it was a full portion and I ended up sharing it with my son. He loved it too. Overall, great sushi, generous portions, friendly service. I will definitely be back. read more

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I was craving sushi and decided to stop by since I was in the area on a Thursday night. We went with the all-you-can-eat option and tried a bunch from the specials, including the Lion King roll and the Boujee roll. My favorites were definitely the oysters and the Boujee roll. They were fresh, delicious, and gone way too fast. Some of the other dishes didn't hit the mark for me. A few of the fish had a strong "fishy" taste that I didn't enjoy. They seemed to try to balance it with lemon and sugar, but it wasn't really my thing. The Lion King roll is baked and takes about 15 minutes to come out. It was warm on top but cold on the bottom, and the heavy sauce made it a little mushy, which threw off the texture. The staff, on the other hand, was amazing. Staff were really friendly and attentive, always checking in and refilling our waters. Overall, I'd come back if I was craving sushi, but it's not my first choice. read more

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Got the chirashi bowl, gaijin roll and Kb 8/24 roll. Tasty and good for a quick fix. KB 8/24 is a bit spicy and the poke is overly wet so might need white rice with it. Only ones in the restaurant so attentive service and fast wait time. Clean and decor was nice, but could use some pics on the walls. Will come again! read more

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For the price and the portions, it's fantastic! The service is great. Great for family. Parking lot in ghe back. Big menu. Big selection. What isnt to love about it? I promise it's worth it read more

Been here 2x and like that service and food presentation is good. Price point is also good because sushi isn't the freshest and definitely could tell it was thawed though I didn't get sick. I got one of the signature rolls with lobster, a tasting nigiri and calamari. Everything tasted good, and I was satisfied. Any tempura batter described is heavy on the sushi, like 2x more breading than the actual meat itself. This I learned from doing the all you can eat so do not recommend. Ambiance is casual and relaxing, good starter sushi eatery for families and budget friendly. My friend ordered ramen that came out looking and tasting funky so they gladly accepted an exchange and she got a beef bento instead, plus gave us a discount. Their beer is $5 and hot sake is $10 I believe which it good price these days! read more

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I came here when they first opened. My friends and I ordered 9 rolls when they had the grand opening deal. This was my second time here and the rolls were just as good. The servers were kind and patient. The restaurant was relatively clean with bright lights. My friend and I ordered the Sunshine roll, Kakuna roll and The Bay. We loved all the rolls. The Bay was creamy and very filling. The Sunshine roll tasted refreshing and the hamachi was very fresh. The torched salmon in the Kakuna roll was yummy. I loved the smoky flavor it added to the roll. Overall, great experience! I would love to come for happy hour. It looks like they have a good deal on rolls! read more

Kakuna Sushi - The Bay, Kakuna, Sunshine - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

Sunday dinner got the all you can eat. Was pretty busy , so service was a bit slow. You get 3 rounds , max 2 rolls and 5 nigiri per round per person. 90 min. The ayce menu is a bit limited compared to their regular offerings. The rolls I ordered were nothing special, they make them pretty big , so be prepared.Nigiri was pretty good , would recommend the salmon belly and escolar. Fish quality was high. Although service was slow I left pretty full , doing 2 rounds of food. Including tax and tip it was around 60$ A bit pricey for the limited options. Would recommend not ayce at this place. read more

Kakuna Sushi - AYCE menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

The foods and the services are very good. The restaurant is very nice and clean. The staffs are very friendly and nice

We've been here a couple times already, including when they first opened. Some rolls are good some rolls I don't like so much. And it's hard for me to remember what I didn't like so writing this review so I remember next time. Ha! -gaijin roll $14.99 - seared salmon with cilantro and garlic definitely sounds better than it tastes. -kb 8/24 $17.99 - the role was fine, but the pokey salad on top was overdressed and it was just too much. - citrus roll $14.99- this would've been a perfect role without the Japanese pickles. It tasted like Korean gimbap We've also ordered their sashimi quite a few times, but on our most recent visit, the fish was borderline still frozen. It just didn't taste right. The soft shell crab appetizer also tasted over fried in old oil. Service has been fine. No complaints. Overall, we still come back. I think they also have other locations in Fremont and San Jose. read more

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I had some friends visiting from out of town and they were craving sushi and this spot was close by so here we are. I ordered the sashimi moriawase which comes with 15 pieces of sashimi. The presentation is very boujee haha. Never seen anything like it before. The sashimi itself was good. I wasn't full, but I was also wasn't hungry after. It kept me satiated. The service was decent, nothing too crazy. Food came out at a reasonable pace. Try it out if you like. :) read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sashimi Moriawase - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

I love Kakuna, I come here every now and then. The presentation is amazing, and the food always hits the spot. Sometimes the waiters are caught up but the food is so good it makes up for it. A cute little spot in San Leandro. Usually it's not crowded which I enjoy. I always get the chicken katsu and I love their take on it. It has a different spice blend with a good zing to it. I really enjoy coming here. I don't plan to stop. Also the Toro is so so good. read more

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Ordered the Sashimi Deluxe, they have good size portions. I didn't get a picture of the pork belly bao and it was really delicious , the pork is tender and the bao bread is toasted, which I have never had but oh so good. The spit fire roll and kakuna roll are good portions too. We opted the ala carte but they also have all you can eat but it is a selected menu. I think we found our new sushi spot. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sashimi Deluxe - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

Have been here a few times since it's opened, especially a couple years ago when they first had their cheaper grand opening prices. My husband and I saw recently that they started an all you can eat option, so of course we had to try. We came during lunch on a Saturday around 1pm, got the premium AYCE for $48. Usually, "regular AYCE" is as cheap as $38 during lunch on WEEKDAYS only, so if budget is an issue, you can always try that! My husband and I both tend to like nigiris over rolls (which we feel is the bigger bang for our buck), so we will probably always choose the premium option if we return. You get 90 mins to eat, which is plenty enough time. Pros: - honestly, very high quality fish for the mid-tier sushi restaurant that this is (not super fancy or expensive, but also not trash). The nigiris were all very buttery and tender, and the oysters tasted fresh. - Some of the rolls you can order with 4 pcs, which is very helpful to not get full too quickly - Pretty fast service once the orders get going, and very easy ordering system on the paper with pen - Fun millennial top hits from 2000s playing in the restaurant - All the fish tasted really fresh, wide variety of things to choose from if you happen to be going with people who don't like raw fish Cons: - the rolls on the menu aren't listed in alphabetical order, so it can be pretty difficult to find the descriptions of the rolls if you haven't been here before - have to pay for parking in this area now unfortunately - but if you aren't in a rush, I recommend parking in the residential area nearby and just taking a short walk over. - The rolls that come in 8 pcs are HUGE - which would be great if you're not doing AYCE. They do charge like $1+ for each piece you don't eat, so pace yourselves! - I know a lot of people mention that the AYCE "doesn't have a lot of options" - I would recommend looking at the menu beforehand and seeing what you would like. I could eat a salmon nigiri over and over again until I die, so I think it has pretty good repeat value. - It is "only 3 rounds" of ordering - so make sure you make the most of your ordering within the limits / rules they set! We didn't feel hungry when we left but we did do massive orders. Overall, I felt like I got my money's worth, but I would just recommend you read the menu thoroughly and read the fine print. The fish quality is pretty good for an AYCE place in San Leandro, I don't think any other place within a few miles radius really competes. The premium is worth it. read more

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This place has been my family's favorite place to go for dinner when we crave sushi. They have a good variety of items and the sushi is of good quality for a decent price. I tried the Salmon Belly and the Toro nigiri recently and it was delicious. You can get as many nigiri and sashimi as you want for a good price and it's really tasty. The area is always pretty clean and the servers are polite and attentive. If you want sushi in the Bay Area this is a great spot. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Salmon Belly Nigiri Toro Nigiri ( 2pc) - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

Hands down my favorite sushi spot!! The service is quick and the restaurant is so spacious! I spent my bday here and everything was perfect You must order the Nigiri Moriawase! It is placed so gorgeously and everything was so fresh! The rolls were also so yummy, our favorite was the Crunch Mango roll! read more

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I came here based on a Yelp review, and overall, I have mixed feelings about the experience. The restaurant itself is very nice and clean. The tables were comfortable, and while I didn't use the restroom, my friend did and said it was clean--so that's a plus. Now, what I didn't like: The food presentation was pretty underwhelming. Everything looked like it was just thrown on the plate with no attention to detail. You can see what I mean in the photos I posted. It didn't match how good the food actually tasted. Another issue was our waiter didn't speak English at all, so I wasn't able to ask any questions or get recommendations--which made ordering a little frustrating. Also, they served everything with plastic utensils (knife, fork, spoon, and chopsticks), which felt really tacky for a dine-in experience, especially given how nice the space itself was. Now on the bright side, the food was very fresh and full of flavor. Everything we ordered was delicious--it just didn't look great, and the service lacked communication. There's free parking in the back and paid street parking nearby. It's right in downtown San Leandro, so it's a convenient location with lots going on in the area. Would I go back? Yes, but I'd lower my expectations when it comes to presentation and service, and just go for the food. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Salmon Skin Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

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