After reading reviews and having KAYA walking distance from our hotel we decided to give it a try. So glad we did, and we'll be telling all our friends and family to check this gem out. It's in a strip mall, but don't let that deter you from enjoying fine fare across the highway from the Kelowna airport. Is it possible for you to open another location closer to our house in the LM? Please! It's that good folks, don't let the naysayers keep you away. It's not a large place, but surrounded by booths with tables in the middle, it's very clean, nicely appointed and bright. We were greeted warmly, and arriving 45 minutes prior to closing we were reminded that we had plenty of time to enjoy our meal, which was a nice change in mindset close to closing. The spicy Miso is a must try if you like Miso, it was SO good, and not too spicy. We'll be making it at home this way from now on. $10.00 of the bottle of Stoneleigh on Mondays was a find for the lovely K, as it's her favourite. The Chicken Yakisoba was delicious and plentiful, I could not tuck it all away, even wanting to do so. K's Shoyu Ramen with Chasi was equally good, and also a good sized bowl. The service was excellent with Wena (who we were told was training) looking after us. She was very attentive in all regards. We would 100% recommend this amazing place if you are in the neighbourhood, and even if you have to drive from Kelowna proper. We can't wait to come again. I came back a couple days later and had lunch here after our great dinner of a couple nights ago. I wanted to try one of the lunch Bento boxes as they did not have them on the dinner menu. Again added the hot Miso soup which is so good. Lunch did not disappoint either. This will be a go to every time we are in the Kelowna area. read more

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Great surprise when you've got a couple hours between flights. The udon bento had real dashi in the broth and the rolls were well priced and yummy. The fish was also surprisingly fresh for being more inland compared to Vancouver or Seattle. Great spot to go to, highly recommend! read more

KAYA Sushi + Grill - Bento - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Huge sushi pieces and fresh. We stumbled upon this place 3 years ago and tourists and came back to Kelowna again and made sure this was in our plans read more

KAYA Sushi + Grill - Huge pieces - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Excellent all around . Food and service was 4 stars . I highly recommend this place when you're in Kelowna

I came here for a quick lunch after my flight and I was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant was very clean, organized and modern inside. I got an udon bento box for lunch and it hit the spot! Everything was fresh and delicious, I loved it all! Servers were so kind as well. If I'm ever in Kelowna again, I'll be back. read more

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Nice fresh sushi and quick efficient service. Sashimi was fresh and the nigiri sushi was nicely presented. Black cod was smooth and melt in your mouth like butter and almost as good as one I had in Vancouver many years ago and haven't found one quite like it , but this is a close second. Really nice. Close to the Four Points or Hampton across from the airport. read more

Spent $50 on Sushi to only find hair embedded in my role. Called and complained only offered me credit then proceeded to tell me that I should've called them last night. Asked for a refund, the lady on the phone was understanding she said yes I can come in later that day to receive a refund. To only get a call back telling me that the owner is going to call me tomorrow because their hands are tied and they cannot offer what one of their employees had said to me that was discussed over the phone. Would NOT recommend this place to anyone. read more

Great friendly service! Food was very tasty - had the ramen soup and grilled squid! Great portion size! A little gem of good service and food! read more

If you are looking for a tasty quick meal near the airport hotels, check out Kaya. You can easily walk-in without a reservation and the service was very attentive and friendly. We ordered the edamame, it came hot and with salt (5/5). We ordered the Spinach Salad which was also very flavorful and a decent portion size for an appetizer. The tofu noodle dish was okay, a little salty. For the sushi, we had the Volcano roll, the Rainbow Toll, and the Spicy Tuna. The Volcano roll was amazing, fresh fish, and great flavored sauces. It was also incredibly affordable, especially for great quality sushi. read more

KAYA Sushi + Grill - a variety of sushi on a platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

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Used to love this place / still like it but wish they didn't take away my favourite menu item the creamy potato!!!

Kaya is located right across the Kelowna Airport, so if you're looking for a bite pre or post flight and have a hankering for solid, good quality sushi, come to KAYA! Our waitress was extremely welcoming and made sure we understood each dish we ordered, after we opted NOT to go with the 3 person shared KAYA meal (various appies, entrees, etc,) We got the *Spicy Mango Prawn*, *Grilled Miso Black Cod*, *Kyoto Style Pork Belly Kakuni*, *Salmon Avocado Roll*, *Alaska Roll*. Spicy Mango Prawn: Delicious tempura style prawn with huge juicy chunks of mango and mixed salad at the bottom. Great sauce. Grilled Miso Black Cod: Delicate juicy fish, with flavourful skin, served with rice, miso soup, a slice of lemon and really intense little pieces of miso (?) that look like small beans. This was tasty but the $21 price tag for such a tiny piece of fish seemed a little outrageous! Pork Belly: This was served with a california roll which we didn't realize! PERK!!! WORTH IT!!!! And the pork belly was such fatty tender goodness. It was delicious but definitely heavy just for one person to eat. The waitress told us that the wasabi served inside the bowl but on the side could be mixed into the fatty pork broth to lighten the heavy fatty taste. I appreciated this tidbit of info, plus the potatoes and asparagus in the dish. Alaska Roll and Salmon and Alaska Roll: Both solid, delicious, fresh. Great quality salmon (it looked wild?). Didn't think it could be true, but Kelowna is rocking some good sushi joints! Definitely check this place out. read more

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A great new addition to this growing shopping centre across the highway from the Kelowna airport. The decor was modern and comfortable. The service was friendly and helpful, they could use someone to bus tables as dirty dishes were left on our table for extended periods because our server was busy elsewhere. Prices are average/reasonable. The food was quite good and the menu had a good selection. The food options were a nice mix of classic and updated Japanese items; such as the caterpillar roll with a touch of blueberry sauce, I doubted it but it works! Try it! Also the potato karage, basically roasted/fried baby potatoes with curry salt but yummy and the potato lover at my table was happy. The gomae was tasty and fresh. A decent selection of vegetarian items and the fish eater in our group was happy with the calamari and salmon. All items were well plated. I imagine this place will continue to get busy as more locals find it, so if planning dinner I'd recommend a reservation. read more

Definitely the best Japanese spot in Kelowna! Such a variety on their menu with get flavour and freshness !! The price is also great. I definitely have made this my go to spot for sushi read more

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Nice atmosphere. Great service. Good was fantastic. Prawnaholic roll is unbelievable.

Better than Momo and Bluetail. (Don't tell them I said that because Momo and Bluetail are both amazing) In all seriousness, I've had the Dynamite Roll, Miso Soup, Yam Roll, Dragon Roll, California, Alaska, Philidelphi, Volcano, Mixed Tempura I've been here over many times and tried many different things on the menu and it's always amazing. They even offer Sake tasting boards... unreal. read more

This place is so ridiculous. I came in at 3pm and there was only a one table of guests. We have 7 people and they need to charge 18%. I told them we will separate 2 family and she said that regardless, they will still charge us 18%. We immediately book another Japanese restaurant nearby, didn't get charged, and treated like this. read more

Wow this is a great place to eat. We were in Kelowna for two days on a ski trip and went there because it was the only interesting place open. Well it was the best place we had in Kelowna, we went there twice as the food was great, real Japanese food and excellent service. The best value for the price. read more

Excellent ramen and sushi. The service was very friendly. Thank you for a great meal!

Terrible service. Came in for lunch with our family and not only did they forget our wasabi/ginger. We reminded one of the staff (not our server as she was still busy) to grab the wasabi/ginger. Ten minutes later, we approached her (apparently her name is Wena) to remind her and she said that she's never seen us before nor waited at our table and that she just started her shift and did not forget our wasabi. Seriously!?!!? We were appalled when she started telling at us saying that she is not our server. We couldn't even finish our meal. Our server came to apologize afterwards but we won't be visiting again. read more

Excellent new Sushi place! Fresh and smartly designed.. fish is fresh and the prices reflect the quality. A must go for all sushi goers.. read more

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I go to a lot of sushi places. This is quite possibly the best sushi I have ever had. Disclaimer: I was not even that hungry before arriving, which I feel is important to note since hunger makes everything taste better - clearly this sushi was just good. While waiting for family to arrive at the Kelowna airport we decided to grab dinner. Conveniently this spot is right across the road. We ordered my new favourite roll of all time: the Tora Roll (salmon, avocado, spicy mustard sauce, sweet soy sauce) and an amazing Matcha Creme Brûlée. I'm dying just thinking about it and we only just left. Please, if you're doing airport business, make your guests wait and grab a sushi roll. They will forgive you once they have a taste. read more

Great location ! Great service ! Fantastic sushi ! Ordered salmon sashimi, ikura sushi and "an under the sea roll" which was so interesting and absolutely delish !!!! Was seated and told about the specials and served some nice hot jasmine tea. The restaurant has about 13 tables for 4 and a couple tables of 6 plus some sushi bar seats. Nice casual atmosphere, jazz music playing which is kind of interesting. I saw a couple tables order very large platters of sushi, sashimi and rolls and it looked amazing. The menu is very large and some interesting items I've not seen before. read more

Read reviews of multiple Kelowna sushi restaurants before placing a DoorDash delivery order from KAYA. My expectations were exceeded with high quality sushi that was beautifully packaged and quickly prepared/delivered! The dynamite roll was big and satiating, and the sashimi platter was fresh and perfectly portioned - no disappointing thinly sliced sashimi! Thank you KAYA for a solid dinner, and highly recommend to those looking for excellent sushi at a reasonable price in Kelowna! read more

KAYA Sushi + Grill - Sashimi platter (small), Dynamite roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Amazing sushi and the hostess Claire and servers where extraordinary! The food was fresh and served to us in a timely manner. As soon as we arrived Claire, the hostess made us feel right at home. She and the staff made time to chat with us during our meal. I would travel back to Kelowna just to hear the rest of Claire's stories :) read more

Great service and fantastic food. Best curry udon soup with big chewy noodles and the dynamite rolls were the best we have ever had. Full of fresh crab meat! read more

KAYA Sushi + Grill - Yum curry udon soup. And their dynamite rolls are the best I have ever had. Full of crab met! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Really amazing atmosphere and authentic decor. Recently opened so everything is brand spanking new. Service is amazing, all the waiters treat you with the utmost respect and kindness. The menu isn't too expensive as you can get some basic rolls for decent prices. There are several different menu options that feature in season options that look very enticing. I ordered the appetizer tempura and the prawnholic roll, both were visually appealing and flavourful. 10/10 will come back again！ read more

KAYA Sushi + Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Strip mall sushi? You bet! Kaya serves great food at reasonable prices; bar menu is limited but prices are good; menu is extensive with daily specials. Good service. This shop deserves recognition and patronage. read more

Took my family out yesterday for dinner to the new Kaya Sushi & Grill. It's located across from the Airport in the new Mall by the Four Seasons Hotel. The food selection and quality was great with a nice selection of interesting dishes. Try the grilled watermelon - yummy. The staff is friendly and the prices are reasonable. If you're looking for interesting and quite tasty Sushi Style restaurant - I'd recommend you give them a try. read more

I love this sushi place! Great place to go on a date because it feels high class and the food is amazing! I love the toro nigiri , and the hot stone beef appetizer. Highly recommend this place to anyone who appreciates delicious, quality Japanese food ! read more

Great food and awesome customer service. Can modify for vegans and vegetarians. Tasty seaweed salad, not artificial at all. Fresh tasting even ordering through take out. A bit on the pricy side for a family of 4 but we all ate quite a bit so definitely good value. read more

The best of the best Sushi restaurant! Taste and presentation is superb. Foods are delicately prepared and the price is very reasonable. 10 of 10 rating! nice place and very clean read more

Worth the drive! This is an exceptionally good sushi restaurant. The fish is fresh and very high quality. Rolls are unique and tasty. Service is excellent. Don't let it's location fool you. We have eaten sushi all over the world and this rates up their with the best we've had. Very glad we found it by accident tucked in by ubco. Strongly recommended. read more

Quick , friendly and courteous service, good coffee! Ha! Best spot to come and have a great meal while your waiting for someone to land! read more

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Excellent sushi. creative menu. beautiful presentation. Friendly staff. Ample parking.

Ate here prior to our flight. Salmon in sushi rolls was mushy and fishy tasting. Server was sweet but inattentive and forgetful. Tea was hot! read more

We ordered a bunch of rolls and chicken teriyaki for takeout. The spicy tuna and salmon roll had a spicy sauce that was very sweet. On the other hand, the chicken teriyaki which is usually on the sweeter side, was mainly savory. We also tried the pressed salmon sushi which I assumed would be torched but it was not. Although it was spicy and rich enough, it definitely needed that seared flavour. Also the agadeshi tofu was surprisingly tart. I wouldn't say it was a bad meal but all the flavours seemed off. read more

If I am giving Kaya Sushi + Grill a 5 star review, of course the food is exceptional. What really sets this restaurant apart from its competition though is the authentic experience that the staff provide, which can only be had there. Every time that I go, I am completely satisfied with my decision. I would highly recommend Kaya Sushi + Grill to anybody taking the time to read these reviews. read more

Sashimi is amazing here! Very fresh, lots of different rolls along with traditional ones. Calamari was very good as well. Came in somewhat close to closing and they let us stay late. Our server was very good! Definitely worth the drive, we will be coming back! read more

This restaurant by no means met my expectations. At the time of dining they had only been open for 2 weeks so I can come to some understanding for why my experience was terrible. Menus were made of cheap paper and looked like a 12 year old formatted them. They did not even have enough menus for our party of 4, even when there were only 3 other parties in the restaurant! Food took over 40 minutes to be prepared, again, even though there were only 3 other parties in the restaurant. The food came at different times in a very unorganized order with the appetizer coming midway through the meal. One of my party members never even got there food because we had to go somewhere else and we had already been seated for over an hour. The food was a solid 2.5 stars out of 5: Terrible considering the 30+ minutes it took to prepare. The batter for calamari/tempura was undercooked or too heavy. It felt as if the workers had very little experience. The entrees did not come with wasabi or ginger. The iced tea was instant powdered. The plus I can give this place is the setting and aroma. The area had good lighting, cool furniture, as well as some interesting decorations. The people were friendly too. ONLY GO HERE IF YOU ARE BADLY CRAVING SUSHI read more