Food delish. Service fast enough. TVs always playing sports. Kickin kasian was my introduction to a seafood boil and I 100% choose them over the boiling crab. Here's why: they have peeled shrimp!! You can get naked shrimp in the bag and boiling crab only offers the big ol shrimp with the legs and face omg I can't. Shout out kickin. read more

Updated review... it's been a while since we came here the first time. Friends were having a birthday so we had to give it another try. Got here around 5:30 pm on a Friday. We lucked out and got the last booth before the dinner rush. The place looked exactly like it did last time we came. Staff was still friendly. They don't accept cash, only cards/tap to pay. Their menu looked different. Wish I had taken a photo. You have an option to build your own boil by choosing your protein, sauce, spice level and add in's. They still don't allow you to mix garlic butter and lemon pepper sauces. You're forced to get the Kickin mix which includes Cajun even if you're not a fan of that flavor. They also have a kids menu with 2 choices, appetizers and family combos. Always intimidating ordering from a menu that doesn't disclose the pricing up front. That's the weirdest thing. Even restaurants in Beverly Hills have pricing on their menus. We got the family feast which feeds up to 4 people and had a combo of crab, mussels, shrimp, sausage, rice, potato and corn which was about $107. (Side note, they charge 50 cents for a pair of gloves and they do not provide you with a little towelette to wipe before or after your meal) This I have to admit was a pretty good deal considering it's a good amount of seafood. They serve it to you in a large metal bowl. We asked for mild since we had toddlers, but because of the Cajun in the sauce (that they force you to get if you want garlic butter and lemon pepper flavor) it was more of a medium, and the kids could not tolerate the heat. Which wasn't a bad thing since that meant more for us grown ups. Ordered them a side of truffle fries which was not too bad actually. We also ordered some of their specialty drinks which come in huge cups. We tried asking for two small empty cups so the kids could share our drinks, but they refused to provide that to us. According to the waiter, it's the restaurant policy that they can only provide water cups, but we have to figure out what to do with the water inside. (Insert face palm emoji) Also they do not provide buckets for your shells so we weren't sure what to do with all that water but drink it. The cups are thin paper cups to pair perfectly with those gross paper straws. By the time we finished the water the cups were pretty mushy already. Needless to say we couldn't finish all our food so we asked for it to go, reluctantly as we hoped they weren't going to try and charge us for those to go bags as well. Pro's: they brought the food out quickly. The food tasted freshly cooked. Con's: don't know where to begin. Parking lot sucks since it's shared with multiple other businesses. There is no place for you to sit and wait outside the restaurant. You'll need to stand outside by the parking lot and pray you don't get side swiped by some crazy driver. Menu has hidden pricing. They charge 50 cents for gloves and do not provide wipes for after your meal. They don't provide a bucket/container to place your seafood shells so it gets mixed in with your other food on the table. Can't even ask for an empty cup for kids. They don't let you customize your sauces your way. Sad to say after all this time my review for this place is still a solid 2 stars. read more

My family loves eating here! We've tried other seafood places, but we always end up coming back. It's the Cajun sauce, it's just really good! The ambiance is warm and welcoming. As soon as you walk in, the staff greets and accommodates you right away. Everyone who works here is so patient, especially with guests who aren't sure what to order. They take their time, answer questions, and recommend dishes without making you feel rushed. And the drinks? The strawberry lemonade and their Thai tea are always my go to. My favorites are the Traditional Shrimp and the calamari, both are absolutely delicious. And thank goodness they brought the catfish back This is definitely one of our favorite places, and I highly recommend it to anyone craving great seafood, amazing service, and a welcoming atmosphere. P.S. Their Encino branch is opening soon, so keep an eye out! read more

Kickin KAsian - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

Finally got to try this place and wasn't disappointed. We got a half pound of shrimp with the works, a basket of fried oysters with lemon pepper fries, and a basket of cheese curds. Everything was fresh and delicious. The seafood boil was perfect and not overcooked and the fried oysters were so yummy. It was my first time trying them! The service is also really good, they're super attentive and friendly! It's not the biggest restaurant it' so it may have a wait during busy hours. We went during noon when it opened up and it was not that busy, lots of parking out front as well. read more

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Terrific service when we got their attention. This place is super busy. Also could use some help in small repairs on seating. Atmosphere is casual but crowded. Market prices are steep for me but I had a gift card so it made it more affordable. I would come back more often if I had a bigger budget. Got the Kickin Mix and it was super delicious but even at mild it had some heat. The flavor is great! Crab is fresh and full of flavor. I also really enjoyed the fried catfish. They have lunch until 3p M-F and Happy Hour only on M-Th. Parking is a bit crowded in a Friday night. Got some potatoes and corn to add to boil. Good choices for us! read more

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Came with a party of 10. Long wait but really great service. Family left full and happy. read more

This place has an excellent atmosphere. The woman taking my order was very friendly. There's plenty of parking right out front. Ih heard great things from friends so u was hoping to find another regular spot to get Catfish. Unfortunately I was disappointed in my dish. I got the Catfish and fries. The friend had the Cajun flavor. The food were ok. Just in the dry side and the Catfish was overcooked, almost burned so it was very dry. I was hungry and couldn't get back to the restaurant because of an obligation so I had to eat it. I had to take a sip of water to swallow each bite. I was really hoping this place was good. I need a Catfish spot in the area. I won't be going back to this place read more

Kickin KAsian - Catfish and Cajun fries. Overcooked some - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

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I've been coming here since they first opened, and honestly Kickin Kasian is still my #1 Cajun spot -- yes, even over Boiling Crab. The flavor just hits better. The shrimp are always on the bigger side and super consistent every visit. We usually order the Kickin Mix (mild) and it never disappoints. Their Cajun fries are bomb too -- lowkey mandatory order. Prices have definitely gone up over time, but people still line up for a reason. Wait times can easily be 100-120 minutes. Pro tip: if you live nearby (I think within about 5 miles?), you can check in through their website to save yourself a lot of standing around. Not 100% sure on the distance limit, but it's worth trying! read more

Kickin KAsian - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

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I like that kickin Kasian has fresh oysters the option of fresh crawfish when it's in season. There's always a line every time we come. So i drop off my partner to join the waitlist then I go to get parking. We like to get the kickin mix in medium with the crawfish and shrimp. The kickin mix has everything in it and is jam packed with flavor. For me, it runs on the salty side. The prices have gone up over the years, as with any restaurant. They do offer the "year round" crawfish which is the crawfish that was frozen that costs less. Their service is OK and the ambiance is cozy casual. read more

Loved loved loved kickin KAsian! Came here with a few friends on a Saturday night and really enjoyed my visit. The restaurant doesn't take reservations so we ultimately waited almost an hour for our table but it was worth the wait. Thankfully the restaurant has a texting system so we were able to wait some place else until our table was ready. We absolutely loved the options that we could choose for the seafood. We opted for the family feast option which we were not disappointed. We did the combination sauce and absolutely loved that it came with white rice since it was simply delicious. I will definitely be back to try more! read more

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Haven't been here in a minuteeeeee. Glad to know services is still top tier and the quality of seafood is still perfection. I ordered the half pound kickin mix and a side of rice and I couldn't finish it. Delicious as always! I'll be back read more

Kickin KAsian - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

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My last visit was not as satisfying as my last (6+ years). The wait was expected to be long, which was more than an hour for a weekend. When we finally dined, the server was not quite attentive and was hard to flag. We were mainly there to get the shrimp boil. The sauce was very good, it still had the flavor that I remember years ago. However, the shrimp came out mushy and it felt a bit gross because of the texture. We chose not to bring this up as the wait was already long and the service was slow. I unfortunately don't think I will be back as the only positive I experienced was the sauce. Parking is in the strip mall it is in, which usually there are spots but can get busy. read more

Kickin KAsian - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

I recently got into seafood boils so I wanted to try something close to home and a lot of people I know enjoy this place. I just want to start off by saying the service here is amazing. Everyone is so friendly and helpful! This is the best seafood boil in Northridge! Although, it is a bit on the pricier side than other seafood boil restaurants, they really nailed their flavors. The shrimps are big and juicy. You can also has for as many lemons as you want. My favorite order is the topless shrimp, kasian seasoning, and medium spicy (perfect for a kick of heat but not dripping sweat), make it the works, and add a side of rice. I love their micheladas and thai iced teas here. They serve margaritas, soju, and other beverages as well. They get really busy in the afternoons, you might expect a wait time. They now charge for gloves if you would like them at 50 cents! There is plenty of parking. read more

Kickin KAsian - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

I've been craving this place and I know it's always busy around dinner time so I decided to order it to go. And it's always consistent in flavor and quality. The service here has always been great with very bubbly and easy to chat to workers. I definitely prefer this place over Boiling Crab. I think the kickin mix has so much more flavor and less salty. read more

For this being our first visit...every single of the staff was welcoming and friendly. Everyone greeted us when we walked in and as we walked out as well. There was a little bit of a wait which wasn't too bad. We waited exactly 16 minutes when I was told about 15-20 mins. It was a little hard to hear the hostess when she sat us but the waiter Colby repeated exactly what she had said. He was absolutely amazing and helped us with ordering and suggesting items. There was multiple tvs playing different shows/movies along with music. It was nice. Love the flavor options and spice levels. Highly recommend going here inside of boiling crab. Just saying. read more

Crawfish was delicious. This is easily one of my favorite boil places. Went there this past weekend, and it didn't disappoint. The service was great, and so was the ambiance. Always love how clean it is inside! Just a warning though, be careful ordering the spicy things. Inferno 3 will literally burn a hole in your ass. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Kickin KAsian - Year-round Crawfish 1 lb - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE.. so much that I'm willing to drive 1.5 hours to get here. The seafood is fresh, the flavors are mouthwatering, and the spices are FIRE. You know, I love me some STFU type of heat (which is exactly what they got.. literally called STFU). You do have to pay for those top 4 higher heats, but if you can handle spice then it is definitely worth it. The only down side is that there is usually a long wait since this place is so good. However, once you're in everything comes out pretty quick. They have hand wash sinks available outside the restrooms as well so you don't have to wait for a restroom to open up. They have TVs for those that love to watch something and eat. read more

Ordered here for Easter and it wasn't bad at all. I just thought the mix was a little too salty for my liking but the way they cooked their seafood was spot on. Shrimp, muscles, crabs, potatoes, and corn was cooked to perfection. I would just love it a little less salty. Service was fast, we called and then we picked up the food in a span of 20 mins. Staff was super nice and friendly as well . I enjoyed dining in here as much as ordering it out. Chill vibes always and they have good drinks as well. read more

Kickin KAsian - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

This place is ok. I love boiling crab, and people always compare these two places but honestly not comparable. The sauce wasn't that great and super oily, it didn't have much flavor to it. read more

It's no wonder this place has been around since 2013! I have friends that attended CSUN and I totally understand why they raved about this place so much. Over the years I've been here with friends occasionally and family other times. Kickin KAsian has built a loyal customer following with its bold, Cajun-style seafood with an Asian twist. Apart from their traditional shrimp and green mussels, their baskets with fried items are pretty tasty too. Most seafood boil places have limitations on spice levels, but there's a variety of sauce variations - so there's definitely something for everybody! Be mindful of add-ons like okra, quail eggs, corn, etc. those tend to add to your bill quickly. Special shoutout to that cucumber wasabi sauce. Great flavor without the heat and tastes amazing with their battered french fries. Customer service is warm, friendly, and an overall delight! My friend and I came earlier today about half an hour after they opened. We were well-taken care of and the staff checked in on us regularly to make sure everything tasted great & that we had everything we needed. Totally understand why this place has stood the test of time and genuinely happy to see this laid back eatery is still thriving. read more

From our college days until now, this place does not disappoint. Highkey once you try kickin kasian, you can't eat at the other seafood places because this one has the best seasoning so when you go other places, it's always gonna feel like it's missing something. Love their shrimp and then also that they have a menu called the works so you can get a little bit of sausage and potato and corn. Even when you're ordering by yourself the ambience is super fun to come with friends and the workers are always super nice. This is a great spot. Just make sure you put your name down on the waitlist ahead of time on their website. read more

This is my favorite cajun place. Dine in, take out, or catering. The food is delicious.

This is one of the best places to get fresh seafood, I appreciate their shorter wait times, it feels like a cozy, local place. The food ordered above was for 2, and we were able to finish about half. It's delicious, you pick spice level, we picked spicy and it had a kick! The noodles very very garlicky as well which was a nice change of flavor. I highly recommend getting the corn as a side! read more

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The food is always great. You leave full and always wanting more. The service is always quick and reliable. The ambiance is just a fun time. Truly the best place to grab a seafood boil or soft shell crab. read more

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Long overdue for a review here. The food here is pretty good and definitely worth getting if you're having that craving. If you're familiar with authentic Cajun food it's not that (they usually boil the seafood in the seasonings and serve with sauces on the side for authentic) however I think that sea food boils in cali tend to go more this way (boiled then put into a bag of seasonings). The fried stuff is done well! And the sauces that pair with it are really nice. The drinks are also huge and really yummy! The only thing I'd say is a negative here is the wait is always super long and the area isn't what it once was. There was a naked homeless man sleeping in front of the restaurant when we went about a year ago. Doesn't reflect the restaurant itself but good to be on the alert about it you come with kids especially. Ambiance is okay! Not bad not anything that stands out either. read more

Today I had a craving for softshell crab & oysters....wanted it to go so I could bring it home, have a beer & relax. I had the seafood boil here before which was good, so I figured I'd enjoy this meal too but I was wrong! I ordered fried okra with my softshell crab, got fries. The soft shell crab was cooked hard, dry, almost burnt & didn't taste like it was cooked with fresh oil & batter - tasted like re used oil was used -same thing with my oysters - just dry, hard cooked, almost burnt, again, not tasting like they were cooked fresh, with fresh ingredients. I was very disappointed with my food but the staff was very nice & polite. read more

Kickin KAsian - Receipt - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

Kickin KAsian ame highly recommend by our compadres and it did not disappoint. We were greeted upon arriving by the friendly staff. we ordered our food and drinks. Drinks came out we ordered Thai tea and Pepsi. Food came out I ordered 1/2 pound of lemon pepper shrimp medium spicy. Kids did shrimp meal and chicken tenders. Side of rice and sweet potato fries. everything was delicious, well cooked well seasoned. The atmosphere was fun and energetic they had the football game on that was a plus for us. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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So good actually, shrimp was cooked perfect. Price is good too $130 for 3ppl. Service was alright. The inside is pretty small so I wouldn't do big group outings here but 10/10 would come again. read more

Kickin KAsian - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

If you or looking for a seafood boil with out driving around the valley door dash this place grab a glass of wine etc. watch a movie and enjoy this food with love ones read more

I don't even know where to start. My husband and I visited this restaurant today, Feb 26 around noon. We were welcomed by the staff immediately and sat down at a nice table. The waitress was so attentive and kind. I didn't catch her name but I wish I had. The food was outstanding. We love shrimp and have been going to Boiling Crab for years, but after trying Kickin, we are immediately loyal customers. Overall an incredible experience. Going to bring my daughter in next time as well. Will be back as soon as my husband is in the mood for shrimp again- as I ALWAYS am! read more

Kickin KAsian - Honey Lemonade, Thai Tea - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

5/5 the staff here are good, they know how to service their customers. I have them a $20 tip. The bowl that we ordered teriyaki chicken was mixed with crab legs, green mussels, shrimp with corn and potatoes. It was actually cook and seasoned well. Inside has good space to accommodate your party size. Since it was busy, the cooks were still able to deliver good quality food. Parking outside is generous with lots of space available, you will be ok. I hope they keep this place good food and clean. read more

Kickin KAsian - Mix order of leg crab, mussels, shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

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it was really good!! the service was also really nice because they'd come check up on you and see if you had any questions. The restaurant felt really clean and amazing ! read more

To me the best seafood boil. Been coming here for yearrrsssss. Service is always great. The environment is always a vibe. Never disappoints.

OMG, this is my favorite seafood spot in all of California! I come here all the time with my family, and we've celebrated so many birthdays and special occasions here. I don't have food photos because I'm too busy enjoying the seafood, and I usually wear gloves while eating. But trust me, the food is absolutely delicious, packed with flavor, and always hits the spot. If you love seafood, I highly recommend this place. It's become a family tradition and one of our favorite memories. 10/10! read more

I've been looking for the opportunity to try this place and today was the day I ordered takeout (traditional shrimp with original Kickin mix sauce). The worst shrimp boil I've had! It was oily, and the shrimp soggy. From the potatoes to the rice- absolutely tasteless. The only somewhat enjoyable food was the corn. I left everything else - $87 to waste. So sad I won't be a return customer. read more

Kickin KAsian - The sauce was 95% oil. - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

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I've been coming to Kickin KAsian for my birthday every single year and it never disappoints. The customer service is always amazing and everyone is super friendly and attentive. The shrimp with the Kickin Mix spicy sauce is literally one of the best things I've ever eaten, SO flavorful and perfectly cooked every time. And the fried calamari basket is absolutely fire. crispy, fresh, and so addicting. Honestly the best seafood boil spot I've ever had. I'll probably keep coming here forever lol. Highly recommend. read more

Kickin KAsian - shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

Love Kickin Kasian. The quality of their seafood is unmatched. The variety of their choice of flavors is also amazing. With an open concept, the ambiance can be a little loud, however it's always good vibes and people enjoying everyone's company. The drinks are a must-have as well. The place is always clean and kept. I always look forward to my next visit! read more

Kickin Kasian used to be our go-to spot for seafood boil, but lately, something feels off. We stopped by on a Friday around 4 PM and had a 45-minute wait--not unexpected for the time, but still a bit long. They do have a parking lot, but finding a spot during peak hours can be a challenge. For our meal, we ordered two 18-piece Traditional Shrimp ($22.50) with mild Kickin Mix, plus fried calamari and lemon pepper fries. The calamari and fries were spot on--crispy, flavorful, and cooked well! The shrimp, though, seemed smaller than before, and they skimped on the sauce, which was a letdown. Service was inconsistent. Our first server wasn't great, but later, another server took over and really turned things around--super friendly, patient, and attentive. Overall, we still come back because it's the most convenient option, but it just doesn't hit the same as it used to. Hoping they step it back up! read more

Kickin KAsian - Traditional Shrimp 1 order - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

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Good food, just horrible waiting time. Empty tables and they wait for people on the list to come even though they are not there. People call to reserve and they wait to get there message and then leave there home when called knowing they will wait for them to get there. Not cool! read more

We went around 8:30 and they were already closing. I saw they close at 10 so I assumed being there at 8:30 was fine but no. They had already stacked their chairs before we even came in, started cleaning and collecting their salt & pepper shakers, as well as their ketchup bottles. They even forgot to give us a napkin holder because they had already taken them off the tables. On top of that, they didn't check on us once. The guy behind the counter ignored us and we attempted to flag down the server multiple times. The vibe that I got was that they were annoyed that we had come in and I would have understood if it was maybe 9:30 but it was only 8:30 and everything was basically cleared! I felt so rushed the entire time I was there too /: honestly just such a terrible experience. read more