The staff is amazing! Joel the sushi chef is always so attentive and kind! The quality of fish is always amazing! Portion sizes are great! Will always eat here if I have the chance! read more

We love this sushi we have been to Malibu, Vegas, LA, the finest sushi, restaurants, the best of the best most expensive this little place in Claremont has authentic Japanese sushi if you like mayonnaise and a bunch of dressings and teriyaki don't come here. This is true Japanese style sushi pure like the way it was meant to be! Also thanks to the staff Sally (that girl) and Kyle he gives marginal golf advice Thank you to the owner Joel for keeping it real read more

Kisetsu Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Claremont, California

We love LOVE this place! Shoutout to the sushi chef-- such an incredible and awesome guy. Foods and staffs are great ! read more

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Overall: delicious fresh sashimi! The tuna melted in my mouth, and salmon was fatty too. Generous sashimi portions with sushi rice. Reasonable prices for the combos for lunch and dinner, special menu is based on market price, which is a bit expensive ($14/piece of uni). 3 for $15 hand rolls from Tues-Thurs :) Ordered: lunch chirashi bowl($20), lunch combo sashimi deluxe ($22), dinner combo sushi deluxe ($25) Tip: check in on yelp for free edamame read more

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Our favorite local sushi restaurant, we've been coming here since it was formerly Hayato Sushi. The new owner and head chef, Joel, is always so friendly and welcoming! The udon is one of the best in the area. The fish is always very fresh and there's always a rotating menu of specials. The restaurant is always clean and the ambiance is casual and warm. It's limited seating inside maybe ~30 guests and can get busy for dinner on weekends. read more

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Every piece of fish was fresh and flavorful. There aren't many roll options, but they do nigiri and sashimi best. Great service and food overall. We will definitely be back. read more

This was a first for my boyfriend and I. I love the side of the room, it's small and only a few people working as hostess or in the kitchen. It was super cute and cozy and perfect for a date night. Our hostess and server was so upbeat and kind and the food was presented beautifully and delicious. The seaweed salad was fresher than most places and less slimy. Loved the veggie tempura too. read more

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Try the Omokase experience. Each course was introduced with explanation and care which I appreciated. Thank you Chef! read more

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The worst: Pre-ordering was their suggestion, so I followed their advice and placed my order 24 hours in advance for a 5:30 PM pickup. I arrived right on time, only to find they hadn't even started it. To make matters worse, they had already sold out of the items I asked them to hold. This is 100% their miss. I've now been waiting over 45 minutes, with no water offered and no sense of urgency. What's the point of pre-ordering -- especially at their recommendation -- if they can't manage it? This is extremely disappointing and frustrating. First and last time! read more

The sushi was very tasty and fresh. We had a spicy tuna hand roll, albacore, butter fish, unagi, waygu, mix tempura, blue fin, yellow tail, edamame and sake. It was delicious! We will definitely return! It was very reasonable for two people. The restaurant is traditional Japanese style. The restroom was very clean. The customer service was excellent! read more

This place is a must try. Food is delicious and beautiful. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. If you crave fresh sushi this is a MUST try. read more

Start off by saying we will definitely be back. Came in on a Saturday around 7:30pm. Full house but luckily a few big parties were on their way out. Server quickly came to clear the tables and we were sat immediately. Ordered a dinner special with 3 options; Salmon Sushi, Avocado Roll, & a California Roll. Their dinner special also came with some starters, a side salad & Miso Soup. We ended up sharing everything since there was plenty of food. The salmon just melts in your mouth, so good. Our server Kyle was fantastic. He checked on us frequently and very humble. you can tell that everyone on staff here really cares about their level of service. Great food and service what more do you need?! read more

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The worst service I've ever received. We came at 6:15 and were sat and we ordered food right away. They were nice at first but they kept asking us if we were still waiting for food and we were. The people around us all seemed to get their food just fine, we got our pieces one little piece at a time It took an hour and 15 minutes to get 8 pieces of sushi and 2 carpaccio and the second time the carpaccio came different, first time with lemon, second time without, no consistency. Then I finally just cancelled the last order and the guy came and dropped it off and I said "I just cancelled it" he immediately grabbed it and just said "I'll take it off" No apologies for their terrible service, no explanation, nothing. I don't know what the deal was but that's a bummer because the reviews had me thinking this place would actually be a decent spot in Claremont. read more

By far, the best sushi I've had in this area! Omakase style is the way to go for an indulgent experience! every piece was beautifully presented and delicious! Tried many items I've never had and they were all amazing! A must try! read more

This review is long overdue! Kisetsu Sushi offers the freshest, highest-quality sushi in Claremont. The fish is noticeably superior to other local options. The service is exceptional, and the atmosphere is calm and welcoming--perfect for a relaxing evening out, whether it's a date night or dining with kids. If you're looking for intricate, "party-style" sushi rolls, this might not be the spot. But if you appreciate simple, high-quality sushi in a peaceful setting, Kisetsu is the place to be. read more

I'm so happy that FINALLY we have found our sushi spot. My wife and I have been searching for our go to sushi restaurant for quite a while now without much success, and typically can only find spots like this closer to LA. All of the places around here tend to have mid level quality fish and poor execution that they try to cover up with insanely large menus littered with elaborate and ridiculous roll combinations. Sometimes we will find a place that has one or two things on their menu that we like, but most of the time we are left disappointed. Well I'm happy to say that those days are over now that we found Kisetsu! This place is a gem. For true sushi lovers. Simple menu with wonderful fish quality and beautiful execution. No bells and whistles, no ridiculous rolls, just absolutely wonderful sushi. Another bonus for me is that they also have Sea Bream, my favorite fish, which no one around here seems to have on their menu. We just finished our dinner that we ordered to go and we were so impressed that I had to write this review right after we finished. I never EVER write reviews, but I had to for this place. The yellowtail roll was divine and simple and clean. The spicy tuna (typically my sushi litmus test) was wonderful and just spicy enough. The Bluefin Tuna, Salmon, and Sea Bream sushi were cut wonderfully and absolutely delightful. The Negi Toro hand roll however was the star of the show, just fantastic, buttery and melted in my mouth. This place is now our spot and we hope they stay here for years to come. It's so good that my wife and I might even go back tomorrow for lunch. read more

Favorite sushi place in claremont! Great quality fish and rotating seasonal menu. Chef Junya and chef Regi are the best and provide an excellent sushi bar experience. Always a favorite- the only place I bring company when they're in town. 100% recommend read more

Kisetsu Restaurant - Nigiri platter - Japanese Near Me - Claremont, California

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Don't. I repeat, do not ever come to this place. It will ruin what you thought was good sushi for you, forever. God bless.

One of our favorite sushi restaurants! We've eaten at this restaurant three times now, and never had a bad meal. I will describe our first time which was omakase at the sushi bar. Below are just some of what we were served. -Assorted fresh sushi of the day, including uni and toro -Toro hand-roll, so delicious -Salmon belly with special sauce, melt in your mouth good -Squid with salmon roe and cucumber and seaweed salad -Octopus with lemon The fish was super fresh and absolutely delicious. We enjoyed everything that was served to us, which doesn't happen often, even in restaurants with Michelin stars. The restaurant itself is small and ordinary, and located the the corner of a non-descript strip mall. Service was so-so during all three visits, and on the second and third visits, we waited a long time (more than half hour) before getting any food. The reason for 5 stars is purely for the good food. And for that reason we will go back every chance we get. read more

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For Claremont, this place was reasonably priced with fresh fish and a variety of menu options! I got the sushi deluxe, and my friend got the katsu-don. The sushi was not bad, with large pieces of fish. My friend didn't enjoy her katsu-don as much, but the portion was quite big and she had leftovers, which was nice. As other have mentioned, service and ambiance left a little to be desired - when we were given place settings, one of our napkins was visibly used and our server took our orders standing behind a divider (weird). Everyone was very nice though, and the little plaza on Foothill doesn't feel dangerous or anything, just kind of empty. read more

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Hmmm. A popular, small restaurant that gets busy for dinner service. The limited tables fill up quickly, so come early. I came by due to the high ratings and had just an okay experience. Maybe it was a fluke? If we could do half stars, I would say 3.5, but keep in mind that I have only been once. Service could have been more attentive. The food was okay. Tried the 3 item dinner combination set with vegetable tempura, saba, and sashimi; agedashi tofu; and shishamo. The best items were probably the tempura, saba, and shishamo. The most disappointing was the agedashi tofu. Everything else was so-so. read more

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High quality sushi and plates. Traditional style sushi bar with daily specials. Nice service also read more

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One of the best sushi spots ever! Chef Joel and Reggie are super chill to come sit with! Came by on a Wednesday night for date night. We let them decide what to serve us, and they made the experience very enjoyable! Fresh fish and oysters, to the salmon, uni and toro. We also were a big fan of the karaage, agadashi tofu and gyoza. read more

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Great sushi, fresh and good variety. Service is excellent. Clean, family oriented. Staff- friendly and accommodating.

I was expecting great service and food based on their website but was vastly disappointed. The ambiance is meh, located in a strip mall with booths and tables. One piece of uni nigiri for $14 is high even for a much nicer ambiance. Yellowtail was mid with stringy tendon in my piece. Chicken teriyaki and shishamo were super dry and overcooked. Their website advertised "$3 off Salmon Collar" but they didn't honor it saying, "Oh we forgot to update the website." Won't be back. There are much better options. read more

Truly an authentic and top quality establishment. We are sushi snobs and this is one of the best sushi experiences I've ever had, and we go to Nobu on the regular. A definite must try. read more

What a great find! A friend invited me for dinner and highly recommended this place, then I went back with my husband one week later! I'm not a raw fish person (I know, I know), so the first time I went for a bento with grilled salmon and California roll and it was good. Even the side salad and dressing was amazing. The service was exceptional. Fun and friendly staff who were attentive yet gave you privacy to enjoy a meal uninterrupted. I came back and had the beef onion soba (you have the option of buckwheat or udon noodles). My husband had an assortment if sushi and sashimi. We both enjoyed our meals thoroughly and devoured every bit! Same excellent service, and we are ready to come back again and again to go through the extensive and surely delicious menu. See ya soon! read more

Kisetsu Restaurant - Been onion soba - Japanese Near Me - Claremont, California

It's been a long time that I have had authentic Japanese food. If you have never ordered: Blue Fin Tuna Salmon Belly Hamachi Belly The best....... Chef recommendations: Echigo Beer & I usually order hot sake....but he recommended & I love it!!! I will bring my adult kids to this modern/traditional Japanese establishment . ALL will love the food and drink !!!! Highly recommend !!!!! No gate keep ing here !!!! read more

Kisetsu Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Claremont, California

Been trying a handful of sushi spots in the I.E. and most are disappointing, but was pleasantly surprised when we stopped by here! It's not the best sushi we've ever had, but the fish is pretty fresh and they're very generous with the cuts. There were some pieces that I was not a fan of ( the salmon felt very off & personal preference for the Saba over the aji) but now that we know, we'll probably just order the things that we know we like! Felt like the price was very affordable for what we ordered & the chefs are suuuuper nice and gave us extra pieces to try and the servers were attentive. It's a smaller restaurant so we came at around 6:30 on a Friday night and were seated right away, but it started getting more crowded as we were leaving. Definitely a solid local sushi spot read more

Kisetsu Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Claremont, California

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Food was great as was the service. Ambiance great. The servers were gracious and efficient.

Went on a date here last night with my husband, after a friend from school who is from Japan recommended the place to us, and it did not disappoint. I liked the price/portion ratio. Favorite item we ordered was the Salmon Carpaccio - for being an appetizer, it was a generous size, also very fresh. Staff was friendly, good energy. Can't wait to go back, next time we will try sitting at the sushi bar. The Clam Miso soup was also a favorite. Highly recommend. read more

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Amazing experience, great food, staff, and atmosphere tucked away hidden gem highly recommend trying it out

10/10 recommend! They have great rolls (spider roll is so good) but what really shines is their nigiri sushi. They focus on serving fresh fish from the best locations. You can find all the sushi greats here- uni, toro, and raw oysters ! They also offer a dinner deluxe meal that includes a salad, miso soup, a hand roll, and 7 pieces of sushi for only $23 dollars !! such. a . STEAL! come here when you have your next sushi craving~ read more

Kisetsu Restaurant - left to right: toro, yellowtail, and halibut - Japanese Near Me - Claremont, California

Amazing sushi spot with great food, amazing service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Had several hand rolls, including blue crab, spicy tuna, and albacore. The fire roll is amazing and wrapped in soy paper, Negi toro roll was decadent. Japan scallops and Santa Barbara uni were very good. Reggie is one of the chefs and knows his stuff, try them out you won't regret it. read more

I was told that their curry is delicious. It did not disappoint. It's served by the salad and the portion was generous. The price was pretty affordable as well. I will definitely come back to get my curry fix ! read more

Kisetsu Restaurant - Curry and Korokke Portion of serving is great - Japanese Near Me - Claremont, California

The absolute best, most authentic Japanese restaurant around. But don't come here, we like it calm. If you have to try, enjoy omakase and all the seasonal specials. Best nigiri rice and chefs around. Go away! read more

Kisetsu Restaurant - Sake menu - Japanese Near Me - Claremont, California

The year of the Rabbit started with a Grand surprise. Today, January 24, is my birthday and my beautiful daughter invites me to this Wonderful location. She ask, "do you want sushi", "because I know a place." A 13 minute drive and we land at a memorable Sushi bar. To our surprise, behind the Sushi bar, Penn & Teller...this dynamic Duo made these sushi dish appear and we made it disappear.... Joel and Reggie are the Best ....take a look at the few photos I took. You won't be Disappointed.... Visit this Sushi destination...Cheers! read more

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Read great reviews of this place and went for a Friday night date night. We arrived for reservation on time and were seated. The sushi was really fresh and decent. However, the service was terrible. We ordered all of our food at once and it arrived one by one and waited a while for the next 2 pieces. The waiters kept asking us if we were done and wanted the check however shouldn't they know we are still waiting for the rest of our food?!!! They would say they were going to go check and would come back and ask us the same questions. We asked to cancel the last two pieces as we had been waiting awhile. The waiter comes back and brings the pieces we had been waiting for and we let him know we asked the other waiter to cancel them. He took the sushi back and brought back the check with attitude. I understand a busy restaurant on a Friday night. However, if you are not even sure what the tables ordered and not even communicating then what is taking so long. There are other decent places to go to. read more

Fish quality for the area is one of the the better ones. We sat by the bar and the chefs were very friendly and chatting with us the whole time. read more

Kisetsu Restaurant - Tuna nigiri, yellowtail nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Claremont, California

Well this was a first for my wife and I. Arrived, tonight, on a Friday evening at 8pm. When we sat down, the server informed us that the rice served for dinner was gone? But assured us they had sushi rice. A few sips into our tea, the server came back and announced the rice for sushi was also gone? At 8pm on a Friday night? We noticed that people were being turned away even though there were several empty tables. And we too left. That's how you run a business into the ground. read more