Hamacha Kama. Order it. You'll love it. I get it once a week. It's great buy it and thank me later. read more

KIYO Arcadia - Coconut and strawberry mochi - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Poor service ever No cashier in the front Ignoring the customers giving the bad attitude, poor training employees read more

So this review is a direct result from Covid-19 and maybe not an accurate review of Kiyo solely. Our favorite chirashi bowl spot, Opus, is down the street and when we called today for take-out, they proceeded to take our order as usual and then told us to pick up our order from Kiyo at the end of our call. We were a bit confused, especially since we had never heard of Kiyo-- but basically during Covid-19, Opus is routing their orders thru Kiyo. The one catch though, is that Kiyo has some same items at a cheaper price. But I was charged Opus' price and only found this out after I paid for my order at Kiyo eventho Kiyo's prices are advertised at the pick-up counter. Fish quality was the same, but the chirashi bowl was not prepared the same as Opus'. Slimmer cuts of sashimi, no tamago egg, and different seaweed to name a few disparities. So take this review with an asterisk for the Kiyo/Opus joint venture during Covid-19. This review will be posted to Opus' account as well in fairness to both establishments. read more

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Ordered our usual but also decided to try their gyoza today, however we were very disappointed. Out of the 6 pieces half of them were burnt (refer to pictures). Usually we don't mind a bit of brown but these were way overcooked, that when we opened the box the smell of burnt food was all that it delivered. If we were dine-in I would definitely request a new one. We also ordered 2 pieces of Kanpachi sushi, but they gave us Hamachi instead. Not to mention we had ordered Kanpachi before so we knew for sure we were not getting what we ordered this time. I just hope that it was an honest mistake, not that they assume customers wouldn't be able to know/taste the difference. Overall the tempura and sushi were still good. I would love to continue to come here so hopefully this was just a one-off. Definitely not going to order their gyoza again though. read more

KIYO Arcadia - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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My review is for the implementation of a policy at this restaurant. We had dinner with friends at this place tonight. Since they got there first, I asked them to save us a table. They went ahead and ordered for themselves, we ordered separately when we got there about 15 minutes later. The place was empty with only one other table occupied. After we finished eating, we asked that our bill be separated, and I put in an order to go. We ended up getting charged an automatic 18% gratuity for being a table of 8. I complained that the only thing they did was push two tables together, which was not necessary, since we ordered and were served separately, and we paid separately. Not only that, but at no point was the policy stated: not when my friends saved us a table, not when I arrived and sat down, not even when the bill came (so there was a good chance we would have double tipped if we weren't paying attention). I was even charged the same 18% for my take out order that got added to a revised bill instead of being charged separately! The waitresses did not know how to answer except to tell us it was the policy. Nowhere can I find any contact information for management to receive my complaint. I paid the bill and will not be back. read more

KIYO is definitely the best in the area! I've eaten a lot of exceptional sushi over my lifetime and KIYO is definitely on par with all of them. In these kind of times, it is definitely euphoria when you can take a bite of fresh Japanese food and be reminded of happier times. Here's why I think KIYO ranks so highly: 1. Knowledge and experience. With years of knowledge in the sushi trade and a successful flagship restaurant in Opus, the staff definitely know how to prepare and present their art in a way which makes your mouth water. I had the pleasure of doing the omakase a couple of years back and to this day, I still cannot forget how delectable it was. 2. The food. Lately with the pandemic going on, I have become a Chirashi bowl connoisseur. I've had the pleasure of sampling both the premium chirashi bowl and the regular chirashi bowl, and let me tell you, when you take the first bite from the generous slices of sashimi, your taste buds will be dancing with pleasure. The lunch Chirashi bowl special is an awesome deal, but if you have the extra cash, the premium offering is the one you won't forget! 3. Personality. Friendly staff, usually very upbeat. With these trying times, what we all miss are the great personalities each of our favorite restaurants have to offer, KIYO included! 4. Great service and efficiency. Check out their menu online, call in advance to order. Quick and efficient service without much waiting at the door to get your food. The food is securely and neatly placed with ample amount of ice to keep your sashimi fresh and delicious. They also have areas outside for dining out, but ask them regarding the situation. COVID NOTES: The restaurant is taking every precaution to be safe. Masks are worn by everyone at all times. read more

This place just opened up right by my house so I decided to give it a try! I really liked the miso and ramen , the broth was really flavorful. I think the restaurant itself is really aesthetically pleasing. Loved all the decor and the waiters are really friendly. It was a little awkward when we were mid meal the waitress asked us to move to a different table so they could seat more guests. I did like the edamame being free as soon as we arrived they put it on the table. They also give a complimentary melon after the meal! I loved the avocado roll , it's really tiny but tasted yummy- it just took FOREVER to bring out. They gave a free hand roll for checking in on yelp and I was excited to try it but wasn't crazy about it. read more

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A decent & modern place to enjoy sushi & sashimi. I recommend the omakase ! It's $60 per person with about 9 courses. Every dishes was So yummyyyyyy! The service was wonderful . Friendly chef at the shushi bar. Worth to try !!!! Definitely come back again! read more

I had not came to KIYO for a while. I really miss their sushi. Finally , I came back today in this hot day. The sushi are so refreshing. It brings up my appetite for this hot day. read more

KIYO Arcadia - Sushi Set. - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Very good sushi, glad they have outdoor options available. I don't like they way the menu is priced per piece, and it says "minimum of two pieces." Most restaurants give you two pieces for the listed price. read more

Located in a plaza full of Asian eateries, so there is ample parking to start. We always frequent this plaza and had a hankering for Japanese so we decided to give Kiyo a try. The inside is small but has a very nice atmosphere. They have a sushi bar but all the tables can get a clear view of the sushi station. Looking over the menu, this place is a little pricey, but they make up for it with fresh and tasty sushi. We ordered the Philadelphia, tiger, and caterpillar rolls, and they were all made with delicious cuts of fish. One thing I have to mention is that I'm very picky when it comes to the sushi rice quality, but theirs was seasoned well and wasn't too dry or mushy; it held together on the plate but fell apart easily in your mouth. I didn't even need to use any soy sauce either as the sushi really spoke for itself. We also ordered karaage (alright as far as karaage goes) and takoyaki (bursts in your mouth, which is an amazing sensation, but it could use a little more octopus in there). My sister got the katsudon entree (includes miso soup) which was also very good. For dessert, we enjoyed the small slice of matcha cheesecake that came with a Yelp check-in. Service was prompt and polite. All in all, Kiyo hits the mark for something slightly more elevated than your regular Japanese restaurant. It offers a good selection of food that won't let you down at its price point. read more

I do Uber eats on the side and I happen to be in Arcadia and chose this restaurant. This was really surprisingly really good. They finished earlier than expected but they were really nice, quick, and super good. read more

Went to try for lunch on the spur of the moment--what a delightful experience. Service was excellent and the food delicious. So glad I live nearby.....I shall return!! read more

KIYO Arcadia - Lunch special (one of many choices)--delicious and what a deal!!! Excellent service and fabulous meal:)) - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Great spot, we try it once opus was close and we haven't gone back since. We found out they are run by the same management great place amazing service, good food. read more

I was pleasantly surprised with this place! Wasn't expecting much but the sashimi is very fresh and melts in your mouth! They have a lot of combos where you can pick and choose what you want. It was perfect for picky kids! Would definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

Food is good, reasonably priced. Consistent quality. Parking is never an issue as its a very large parking lot and I've never had to wait an exorbitant amount of time to be seatedd or served my food. I believe they still have a yelp check on deal for free mochi ice cream or miso soup :) read more

This place easily exceeded my expectations. The service was superb. The staff was super attentive and the quality of the fish was amazing. The different rolls we ordered were perfect I didn't have to add anything to them which is the mark of a true sushi chef. Can't wait to come back read more

Wanted to try a new place. This restaurant like most sushi restaurant had a check order list that you mark down what you want. So I ordered 2 Salmon Sushi, 3 Salmon Toro, Salmon Hand roll, and a Crunch roll. Despite "writing" Down what I want. I ended up not getting my hand roll or crunch roll, so I'm already displeased and still hungry. Honestly, the salmon sushis I had were really good. However I wish I could have tasted more. Would have been great if the servers doubled checked with what we wrote down. I was eating with friends and they were already done with their food, I didn't want them to wait any longer than they should, for my food to be made. read more

Slow service. I went there around lunch on Sunday and I was waiting for my order more than 30mins even not busy. Disappointed. read more

4 stars for their sushi , the uni is really good and very fresh there . 3 stars for their ramen , I ordered the KIYO spicy ramen, but nothing special. It has shrimps , clams and mussels in it .The soup base is kind of salty but tasty and spicy , the only thing That I like in the Ramen it is the clams. Bcs it tastes like ocean (fresh). read more

I noticed Kiyo on my way out of the Naomi Vons parking lot this evening. Stopped to sample shrimp tempura, my favorite appetizer. The batter & shrimp with dipping sauce & horseradish was fresh & tasty. I noticed several ramen lunch variations for $14.95. They play a cool jazz which gives the place a contemporary hip atmosphere . Newly opened. read more

Summary: They didn't bring out 3 out of 5 of our orders with in twenty five minutes of ordering. There was no real apology as we canceled the missing three orders and left. The details: 5 of us arrived and this place was empty or almost empty. Two or three waitresses were standing there to greet us and two or the sushi chefs were behind the bar. We ordered two ramens, two katsu don rice bowls, and one b.s.c. roll. The two ramen came quickly. However, twenty five minutes after ordering, our B.S.C. and katsu dons didn't arrive. Three out of five of us were sitting around, watching the two others finish their meals and not one of the waitresses noticed? Not one of them saw that more than half of the people at table had no food yet? I asked them to check at about the twenty minute mark. About five minutes later, at around the 25 minute mark, we asked to cancel the others. This is when the waitress asked if we still wanted the b.s.c. that was almost done being made. Wow. They should have put a rush on our orders and maybe given us a bowl of edamame to calm our hunger but that didn't seem like a possibility to these people. What really bothers me is that this place was half full, at best, and no one checked on us the whole time. I had to flag them down each time. We got a simple apology from one or two of the waitresses as we were leaving but each felt insincere. I don't know who f'd up our orders or what happened but frankly, I don't care. A sincere apology probably would have gone a long way with us today but we didn't get that either. I wouldn't come back here. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time and risk the bad experience, ruined night, etc. read more

This place is great! Such quality and welcoming service. My sister and I tried for the first time. We were warmly welcomed and got settled quickly. We ordered a sashimi platter B, hamachi don, and a house sale. Their hamachi don is my favorite dish. Not only it is fresh but tasted amazing. Overall, no complain and recommend. read more

KIYO Arcadia - Sashimi platter B- fresh and yummy! - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Party of 4 came in on a Saturday night around 7:30. We sat down right away. There were a few tables filled and as the night went on more people came in. The menu is pretty short. It's your typical Japanese food: rolls, sashimi, rice bowls, tempura etc. However, the prices are a bit high. The food tasted good though. We ordered the chicken teriyaki, clam miso soup, salmon skin handroll, and mixed tempura. At first they gave us the salmon skin cutroll but they made up for it by making another one for us which was awesome. The mixed tempura's batter was a bit too crunch and heavy. It's not your normal tempura batter with texture bubbles but it still tasted good. The chicken was really good and tasty. The clam soup was just clams in miso soup, not much but no complaints. The service was really good. Plates and cups were clean. Plus at the end of the meal they gave everyone these cute cutout oranges. Overall 4/5 stats! read more

Last night I ordered a roll and they missed one ingredient they were nice enough to give me the option of taking it off my bill or making me another one. The waitresses were extremely nice and attentive. Great service from beginning to end!!! read more

So great! Their fish is so fresh!! Definitely come here if you wanna fresh sushi fresh food great music and the best service. We sat at the sushi bar and our sushi chef is so friendly and nice to talk to! He not only spend time talking with us and he was so much fun to talk to! All the staff is nice and they were fast on food even if it was a Friday night! read more

Best sushi I've ever had！ Food quality is really good, the sushi chef is a lot fun and easy to talk to, be sure takes care of his customers! I personally enjoy sitting at the bar and make some small talk between food. That's how this kind of restaurant should work! Not to mention great price! read more

Great quality for the price. Service is great and the staff is very friendly. Katsu Don is delicious. Uni and Salmon was fresh. If you're craving sushi and in the area stop by Kiyo! read more

Became one of my favorite sushi restaurants. Beautiful sushi case with keeping the perfect temperature in the case. Kind and professional sushi chef. Great food and quality sashimi. Love their noodle. Many thanks. read more

Too expensive and give so little fish on each roll. Definitely not worth it!! Got a salmon hand roll there's only 2 block of salmon in side. Mostly rice read more

Nice little gem in Arcadia. Good food, good service, good environment and not crowded!

I enjoyed the environment and food. I went there twice and the food is delicious and I find it comfortable to see and talk for hours.

Good sushi though a bit on the pricey side given the strip mall location--priced by the piece, not the pair. They have some high end fresh specials like blue fin which I thought was threatened species... Non-sushi hot dishes were underwhelming (katsu oyago don a bit soggy) but appreciate the effort to offer less common things like tonkotsu ramen. read more

I took my husband there for his 50th b-day lunch and he loves it. The omasake was great! Definitely will come back again.

Cute little sushi place with a really good Omakase. The 10-12 course spread is consistently delicious with different varieties depending on what the specials of the day are. The gyutofu (tofu and Uni) is really nice with a clean finish. If you're doing omakase for a large group, make sure you book it in advance. You might get lucky like we did and got some king crab legs and other crab dishes!! read more

This place is horrible. I came here last night with my boyfriend for dinner. We got a few dishes that had spicy tuna and when the dishes came out, it looked nothing like spicy tuna or the photos of the rolls in their menu. The items were super pricey so we made the mistake of eating anyways. At the end of the meal there was a gross fishy taste in our mouths and the color of the tuna on the bottom was gray. We both got food poisoning and have been throwing up since last night. My head is literally pounding. Do not eat here. read more

Stopped in for quick lunch by myself. I ordered the chirashi bowl and was surprised at the quality and subtlety of the meal. The nicest surprise was the little bit of yuzu mixed in with the wasabi which brought an unexpected flavor that was new yet familiar, and complemented well. Everything else came together well and the free Macha mochi dessert with check in was also great. read more

Very slow service. Definitely not a good place to go if you only have one hour for lunch. There are two tables open and seven seats at the bar available, but the wait to be seated was 17 mins. read more

The lunch special was pretty good. We got the Churashi bowl and a Sushi combo. It was a little weird that we were unable to any sides to our lunch specials similar to the ramen options shown below. Don't forget to check in for free soup or dessert. If I am in the area and craving sushi, I would stop by for their lunch special. read more

Really surprised that a neighborhood sushi restaurant had such good quality fish! On a random weekday for dinner there was actually quite a few people and I think the servers were a slightly overwhelmed. You'll be handed the regular menu, the bar menu that you check off what you want, and the iPad that explains the special rolls in detail with photos. The sushi chefs are Chinese and their accents are a little difficult to understand but the menus explain everything. The chefs seemed really experienced with their knife skills (my amateur basis of comparison is watching tons of youtube sushi cutting videos lol). Also the ambience is quite nice, from the tiling/design/lighting as well as the tablewear was cohesive, which I appreciated as a not so kitsch atmosphere. read more