I've been coming to this establishment since 2015 and recently saw a review that they were closing in December. After eating there tonight and speaking to Mitsu, I am happy to report that Kanda will be open for, at least, the next couple of years. He's the first person I've ever trusted for an omakase experience and it never disappoints. He's the best in Conejo Valley. read more

The best sushi I've ever had. They will only be open thru December, and it will be missed

We visited this sushi restaurant on a Friday evening with my friend. As soon as we walked in, the sushi chef greeted us very politely and warmly. For a moment we had the feeling that the evening would be great. The place looked very clean and even a little bit glamorous, so we thought we had chosen a really good spot. Unfortunately, our impressions changed as soon as we started ordering. We ordered a salad, a sushi roll, and monkfish liver. The monkfish liver tasted so "authentic" that it felt like it had just been taken straight out of a can. It definitely did not taste like something that had been prepared in that kitchen. From the beginning to the end of our visit, we never received water. When we asked for wasabi and ginger, the waitress told us that they would bring it when the sushi arrived. We repeated our request for ginger, but the answer was exactly the same. When the roll finally arrived, it looked like someone might have started eating it yesterday and they simply decided to give it another chance today. It wasn't really sliced so much as it was spread across the plate. On the very edge of the plate there was a tiny bit of ginger and a tiny bit of wasabi. Both looked like they might have been borrowed from someone else's plate. When I looked at the waitress questioningly, she explained that if we wanted more wasabi and ginger, we could pay extra and they would bring more. I checked the rating later and somehow it has four stars. I'm giving it two stars -- and only because the sushi chef was very polite when we arrived and the place was clean inside. read more

By far the best sushi around I love the staff they're also friendly and the food is amazing! I love anything on the menu. The fish is always so fresh. He serves it really Japanese style handsdown the best in Westlake Village. read more

We found a very charming sushi place in Thausand oaks . I love their sushi , some fishes are from Japan . People works at Kanda sushi are very nice & fun . I am big fan of them . read more

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It bears repeating--Mitsu-San is the king of sushi. I'm not sure how long Mitsu-San has been serving heaven on a tiny dish, 30, maybe 40 years? It's only gotten better. He must be highly respected at the market because the fish is consistently perfect--texture and taste--and turned into something worthy of dreams and the price. Time waits for no man and he won't be there forever, so splurge on yourself for as long as you can. There is nothing like Mitsu-san's food and there never will be again. read more

Amazing local sushi spot serving up fresh authentic sushi. Owner is super nice and suggests great things to try. I wish there were more sushi restaurants like this around! read more

The Sushi Chef is an absolute genius. Everything is perfect and fresh , If you want a real Japanese authentic experience, go here. You don't need soy sauce or Ponzu here. Try the smoked salmon it's perfect! read more

Food was not great and menu options were limited. I don't think I'll be back just simply on food and price, for the quality of food

I first reviewed Kanda Sushi 14 years ago but my experience with Mitsu goes back at least 25 years. He was the best then and he has never lost a beat. The sushi at Kanda is as good as you would find in Japan. It is totally authentic. If you read an occasional review that is less than 5 stars, you know that writer has never eaten sushi in Japan and likely came in looking for a Rocket Roll. My latest meal at Kanda was on Valentine's Day. read more

This place is absolutely the best Sushi. Mitsu, the chef is meticulous, traditional and makes every dish to perfection. Have never had tastier or better prepared sushi. Highly recommend. read more

If youappreciatet very high quality authentic sushi then Kanda is the go to place amongst the many many sushi places in Conejo Valley. If you like a nice California roll or spicy tuna roll- don't bother with Kanda. It's not the run of the mill sushi place where people order rolls. But if you want great fresh fish prepared meticulously and are willing to pay the price for omakase, then you wont do better than Kanda. read more

Best sushi in the area hands down. Come here if you appreciate fresh fish and traditional Japanese sushi. Don't come here if you want Godzilla rolls covered in siracha sauce. read more

We had an incredible and expertly crafted sushi dinner, it was exactly what we were hoping to find. The fish was delicious and fresh, and we sincerely enjoyed the hospitality of chef and his team here. The lighting of the sushi bar is really calm and beautiful, we enjoyed all of the thoughtful touches that made this a special dinner night out. Will be back again for sure read more

Very good quality fish. Authentic Japanese sushi. Not your typical Americanized sushi restaurant go if you like authentic Japanese.

Excellent omakase, delicious specialty fish from Japan! Nice ambiance where you can actually hear your dinner companions.

Actually the worst sushi we've ever had. Portion sizes were ridiculously tiny. My shrimp was super rubbery. Avocado hand roll had wasabi in it. We ordered a cucumber salad and it had one piece of cucumber in it. read more

It continues to reign supreme, where warmth and a smile embrace you like the essence of Japanese hospitality. The restaurant sparkles with pristine cleanliness, and the lighting bathes the space in a natural glow that feels both inviting and serene. Each sushi cut is a masterpiece, beautifully presented, capturing the perfection that defines the experience. Simply love this place for its authentic taste and presentation. The chefs and host truly appreciate their each of their guests. Thank you for continuing to be true. Love this establishment. read more

The sushi here is the freshest around town great service we love visiting this sushi place it's not like fake sushi rolls so if you want the real deal this is the place for you read more

Kanda Sushi - The best uni ever just as good as Tokyo japan - Sushi Bars Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I had lunch here today with some friends. This was some of the best sushi I've had in a very long time, maybe ever. The fish is so fresh, and the quality is so outstanding, it just melts in your mouth like butter. The chef makes everything himself, and it is all like little plates of beautiful jewels, total art. The ratio of fish and rice is spot on, it's not a giant gob of rice with every piece, it's just perfect. It is spotlessly clean, with great customer service, and a terrific ambience overall. I will definitely be back! read more

I've been to Kanda 30-40 times and they never disappoint. The fish-to-rice ratio on their nigiri is always perfect, the food consistently delicious, and the staff are warm and friendly. Truly one of my favorite sushi spots--love this place! read more

We went last night (Saturday) and it was so empty from the parking lot, we thought they might be closed. Asked the hostess if we could sit at the bar because it was completely unoccupied. She showed us the sign saying "3 pieces per person minimum to sit at the bar." Uh yeah, that's not a problem. Of course, we ordered Omakase and we were guided through a magical offering of seafood sorcery, rivaled only by Shiro's in Seattle (trained by Jiro himself). I felt guilty, like we had stumbled into a secret wonderland made just for us. All of the good reviews here are true. These folks are magic. If you love good sushi, just go. Thank you, chefs! We will be back. read more

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Very authentic Japanese sushi. I am bummed I didn't know about Kanda earlier. If you order frilly rolls, this is not your place. If you enjoy nigiri this is THE spot. We sat at the sushi bar and the owner made our food. He was delightfully kind and we let him take the reins. Snapper, mackerel, amberjack, toro, yellowtail, scallop, uni, salmon, barracuda, all sushi style and it was epic. Fish is high quality, and fresh. I read a few reviews complaining about price but IMO you get what you pay for and their fish quality is superb. I will definitely be back, thank you Kanda xx read more

Fish was pretty fresh but they didn't have any crave worthy recipes to keep me coming back.

I ate at the sushi bar during lunch on a Friday. If you ever ate at Sugarfish, the quality here is comparable or better, and the prices are very reasonable considering how good the quality is. The albacore, bluefin tuna, and yellowtail were all truly exceptional. There are traditional hand rolls and sushi rolls, but this is not the place to go to for rolls with sauces or mayo on them, the sushi chef here is a bit of a purist. There are plenty of tables, high chairs for small children, and plenty of bar seating. I would recommend Kanda to satisfy the need for solid sushi. read more

Great service and nice quality sushi! We tried Kanda for the first time last night as our favorite sushi restaurant was recently closed. Overall, I would rate the food and service both solid 4 stars. The restaurant is located in a strip mall on Thousand Oaks Blvd and parking spaces are ample. The restaurant appeared to have been recently renovated with nice bar sitting and a nice dining room. As for the food, the restaurant serves many traditional Japanese sushi. We ordered nigiris the live shrimp, live scallops, Spanish mackerel, toros, halibut, salmon and also a king crab roll. The fish tasted fresh and I love that the sushi wasn't loaded with a lot of rice or sauces that would drown the authentic taste of the fresh fish. The service was good and our waitress was very attentive. The food was served fairly fast. As for the cost, most nigiri was about $7-$8 per order but the toro nigiri was $25. We felt the toro tasted ok and we liked it better at our previous restaurant. The king crab roll was $17 and it contained both real crab and some fish cakes. Overall, a great place to get authentic Japanese sushi! read more

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We Had a great day at Kanda Sushi, sushi was amazing and more than this chef knows how to make it - wooww read more

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Great sushi, very authentic Japanese sushi and food. Fish was fresh and great cuts. We also had the tempura and it was perfect. Everyone there was attentive and provided excellent customer service. If you are looking for authentic Japanese sushi and food, this place is it! read more

Great tasting sushi at reasonable prices! Stopped here on my way home from LA based on Yelp reviews and will be coming back again. Sushi was fresh, beautifully served, and the service was quick and staff was all friendly. Had 2 different types of mackerel, and other sushi I can not remember. Started with a cucumber and seaweed salad that was also delicious! It was well mixed and had a root of some sort in it adding a surprising crunch and taste. Appreciated the hand towel as you sit especially in these time where cleanliness is important. I also liked the complimentary edamame as you wait for your meal to be served. read more

This place is the real deal! If you authentic sushi in TO then this is your place. Their lunch special is incredible and the vibes in the restaurant are exactly what I want from a great sushi spot. The sea eel sent me to the heavens above. The owners are extremely kind and attentive as well. Always great service. This is my go to spot now :) read more

Outstanding quality fish, authentic sushi. I sat at the sushi bar alone, had the chef make me what he thought were the 5 best nigiri choices of the day. All great. Don't use soy sauce or wasabi on this stuff. It's way too good for that. If you want large quantities of rolls with mayo sauce, this place probably won't be your jam. read more

This restaurant is amazing, the owner Mitsu takes such pride in his craft. You will enjoy a culinary experience, the Japanese way!

i heard good things about this place but after this experience I won't be returning. The fish was just ok, nothing special quality wise and very small pieces. The ambiance was fine for a mid-tier sushi spot, but the real kicker was the service. Sat at the sushi bar first and tried to order a side of rice to which we were told we weren't allowed to order rice at the sushi bar (wtf?!), and we had to sit at a table. *moved to table. Asked for rice again, the waitress brought a small, half filled bowl of what looked like old rice and said that's all the rice they had left. How do you run out of rice at a sushi bar and still stay open?? She also did not replace our napkins or utensils, which took forever for us to get her attention just to replace. We ordered a few pieces of sushi and a few drinks which all took forever and were underwhelming once they arrived. Sushi tasted bland and were very small, the hand rolls were the only decent item. The poor waitress seemed like she was the only one working and was overwhelmed even though there were only like 3 tables occupied in the entire place. I think this is a management issue, but it took forever to get even basic accommodations to the point where we were almost ready to just walk out. Bill ended up being over $100 for some of the most mediocre sushi ive ever had paired with some of the worst service I've ever experienced. i wanted to like this place, but this ended up being one of the worst sushi experiences I've had in a while. Save your money and go to Sushi Raku in Agoura Hills instead. They are consistently good quality and reasonably priced. read more

Our first time here as we continue to search for a quality sushi restaurant in town. Definitely more authentic than most places, however, the trade-off is the absence of colorful and varied rolls. The Toro typically is a good indicator, and it was just okay. Service was gracious and slow, but a nice slow. Portions were just right. Food was tasty. Best part of our experience was when the chef quickly and gently asked a customer on her speaker phone to take the call off speaker. We'll be coming back. read more

We called to make a reservation for 8, the lady who picked up the phone said they don't take reservations on the weekends; I said, alright, we will just walk in she said okay. We arrived and she took us to the back and there were 4 big tables, but she put in 1 big and 1 small table. We said, we are not going to fit -- if it's possible to have 2 big tables she said no, she can't put 2 big tables together. It's not like there's other people waiting to get a table. We were the only ones in there and a few people at the bar. She was very rude and condescending towards us. Also, she said, it's not a family restaurant and they only accept parties of 6 or less. And walked away... I'm glad we didn't give this restaurant our business, because they do not deserve it. read more

If you want AMAZING traditional sushi in westlake and surrounding areas..... look no further! THIS IS THE SPOT TO GO!!!! Food is always amazing and super fresh!!!! But be warned.... this will not be a quick in and out dining experience.... good things take time and Mitsu does it right and won't jeopardize quality for fast service. I love everything that i'm served but Kinmedai is my favorite! read more

Look, if you're looking for real, authentic Japanese sushi in Westlake...this is your spot. If you're looking for cheap, ultra fast, rotating belt, AYCE joints with no minimums, extra "sauce," specialty rolls, or everything covered in spicy mayo, then this isn't the place for you. Chef Mitsu and his team know about sushi, service, and a lovely dining experience. His knife skills and perfect garnishes present sushi in a simple yet dynamic way that you won't really find in a lot of other sushi spots in Ventura County. Kanda has a warm atmosphere that is clean and intimate, perfect for a date or special occasion. That being said, I've been here countless times when the place is packed, when the place is empty, sat at the bar, sat at a table. It doesn't really matter, the experience is always consistent and the sushi tastes great. I don't know what some of these pleb reviewers are blathering on about (not a real sushi restaurant [then what is it?] / Mitsu isn't Japanese [big lol] / fish is not fresh) but wow I am dying over here...you can't please everybody right? Head in there any day of the week and Mitsu will serve you at least 3 different types of mackerel, 4 different types of salmon, and incredibly traditional rarities/seasonal items that will knock your socks off. If you're more than halfway serious or passionate about sushi, order omakase and let Mitsu take you on a flavor adventure. read more

Kanda Sushi - proper nigiri - just order omakase. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Wow I was so blown away with the quality of fish here! Such delicious sushi tucked away in an unassuming location! Came for a team lunch with a group of 6, and we ordered an assortment of nigiri ranging from the seared scallops, to yellowtail, unagi, toro, salmon, uni, sweet shrimp, and EVERYTHING was so incredibly delicious and fresh! My favorites were probably the seared scallops and the crispy shrimp heads that come with the shrimp nigiri. It is a bit pricier than other sushi joints in the area (like Sushi Oaks or Sumo Sushi) but it is a notch above and you get what you pay for. Would recommend if you are looking to treat yourself (or a team from work) to a wonderful meal in a cozy setting! read more

Best sushi we have ever had in the US and we've been following the chef Mitzu for years. The fish is so fresh, delicately prepared and traditionally made. Mitzu is zealous about the quality. We love the mood at the sushi bar talking with Mitzu, other longtime or new devotees. read more

Kanda Sushi is my absolute favorite sushi restaurant in Southern California and I have eaten here many times. I am originally from Japan, and I can tell you with confidence that this is the best and the most AUTHENTIC sushi restaurant in the area. You can never go wrong, whether you order nigiri, sashimi, sushi rolls, or appetizers. Even my Texan husband who grew up eating nothing but BBQ and steak loves it! Everything is so fresh and delicious. The owner, Mitsu-san is very kind and funny and will make your time there a memorable one. Now that I live in TX, I miss this place so much! read more

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