my go-to sushi spot! I absolutely love their chirashi bowls, especially during lunch - such a great deal and such great quality and presentation I've also tried other cuts and appreciate their thickness for the price. Their uni and other specialty items are great as well read more

Kiyo Sushi & Sake - Chore - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I'd give Kiyo 10 stars if I could. They serve the best lunch menu in all of Irvine. Their Chirashi Don lunch special is $22 and there's no way they are making any money off of that. The fish is fresh and high quality all the time. And I've come here and ordered that set many many many times. The dinner price is $29 for the chirashi don and is still a decent deal. My daughter loves their California cut rolls. And I do agree they make it better than most places. It's not smothered in mayo. I think they need to work on the seasoning in their udon noodle soups though. It is simplicity seasoned that it's like drinking boiled water. But you're not really here for the udon! Stick with the sushi! read more

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5 = food 4 = service 5 = ambiance We both ordered the Chirashi Don. The seafood is so fresh. So enjoyed it. It's the one thing you should order. The Chirashi is better priced during lunchtime. The service was just OK since they were so busy. I had to flag them down twice. The restaurant is so popular that you should go in well before it opens. I thought we got there early but there was already a long line for such a small restaurant. We got the few remaining seats which had to be at the bar. Plenty of parking on a weekend. read more

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Solid fresh sashimi. Had it delivered, was well packaged with ice packs to preserve the fish. Highly recommend and will definitely be ordering from here again. read more

Kiyo Sushi & Sake offers quality sushi and bento boxes at a reasonable price. Their lunch specials are valid on weekends as well. This is their original location and they have another location in Irvine. My go to here is the chirashi don. Complimentary tea, called Mugicha and made with barley is available here, be sure to ask for it. Chirashi Don ($22) - This came with so many fresh cuts of sashimi, including salmon, tuna, yellow tail, and more. It was served with tamago, wasabi, and pickled ginger all over a bed of sushi rice. I was really impressed with the quality as well as the quantity. Miso soup is included with the bowl. Overall I was impressed with the quality of the sushi here at the given price point. This place is extremely popular and is packed during lunch time. There's plenty of parking in the plaza. read more

Kiyo Sushi & Sake - Chirashi Don $22 - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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It's fine, this is a fine restaurant. It's affordable and gives a lot of value! I tried the salmon don. It was ok. It's not their fault. Salmon flavor across the board in the US has fallen off a cliff. I haven't had amazing salmon anywhere in months. I think I'm done with sushi in general. It's still good with soy sauce! The chirashi bowl was good. I'd never ordered one before and I didn't have any issues with it. The tuna was pretty tasty! It was good with soy sauce, but it's not for the faint of heart. It's quite a lot of sashimi! Karaage was pretty great, like a popcorn chicken. The spicy mayo was good too. Kiyo is a pretty good sushi place, I just think the times have killed sushi. I used to vacuum up raw fish like a fiend, it's not that way any longer. At least we have delicious soy sauce! read more

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Came with my friend for the lunch special. We both ordered the Chirashi Don ($22), and it was yum! I'm allergic to shellfish and they accommodated nicely. Pretty good price for what you get. Interior is comfy, and service was fast. I will say they broke 2 glasses during our meal but accidents happen. The people next to us ordered the lunch special bentos and those looked delish. Would come again to try those! read more

Kiyo Sushi & Sake - Chirashi Don - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

How have I never been to Kiyo before? I live super close but finally got around to trying their lunch specials. The best sashimi I've had in a while, the cuts are so thick and buttery. We went all out and got all the premium items- the premium sashimi platter, premium chirashi, and lunch sashimi. Would definitely recommend the premium chirashi the most- feels the most balanced because it comes with rice and the sashimi is literally just the sashimi haha. The quality of the fish is top tier, and there's a lot of cuts in the premium orders that are unique like sweet raw shrimp, uni, and jumbo scallops. Kiyo will definitely be my new go-to whenever I'm craving sashimi, the prices are amazing for what you get, especially for Irvine. I'd also like to try just their regular lunch specials and dinner items to compare them to the premium options. read more

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This is a hidden gem! We were originally headed to Yoo's Place and parked a further down in the lot. We noticed this restaurant and decided to give it a try and boy are we glad we did! Super clean, nice ambience, excellent service and food quality exceeded our expectations. The udon broth was clean and not salty, which is rare to find. The saba portion was generous along with rest of the sides and grilled to perfection. I highly recommend this place. Perfect meal before a flight as John Wayne airport is only a mile away. read more

Kiyo Sushi & Sake - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Fat five stars for the BEST, absolutely BESTEST SUSHI restaurant in Irvine ever! There are so many really good Sushi restaurants in Orange County, California; but only very few truly worthy Japanese Original Sushi places with exceptionally fatty tuna that literally meltingly captures my imagination is this place. I am not a huge fan of Sushi and Sashimi, but when your tastebuds act as if they were sleeping vampire thirsty for fresh blood just woke up to the newly collected pint of the Red Cross PRBC, I have to call out to all of my Mukbang colleagues to swarm over to this King of Tokyo Sushi. read more

Kiyo Sushi & Sake - Professional Sushi Chef - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

My first time trying Kiyo and it was solid! Easy to find parking, restaurant was clean, and staff were attentive. Best of all, the fish was fresh, and the fried heads of the amaebi weren't greasy. I would've preferred my cucumber salad with more vinegar since it just tasted like sliced cucumbers, but that's just my personal preference and very minor. Would definitely return to try more! read more

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A great spot for very fresh sushi with very well priced lunch specials. There's a good amount of parking in the parking lot. They're fairly popular for lunch because of their specials. They have sushi bar seating as well as smaller tables available. They have iPads that they give to each party to order, but the lunch specials need to be ordered from their staff directly. The food is of excellent quality and all of the fish is extremely fresh. Their dishes have very appealing presentation and the taste of the food matches the effort that they put into the presentation. They give a generous amount of fish per dish and it makes for a very satisfying meal. I've been several times and the quality is very consistent. read more

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Dined in this time and really enjoyed the sashimi salad and the Kiyo roll, which is my all-time favorite. If you're a fan of fresh rolls and high-quality fish, I would absolutely recommend the Kyo roll. I came in for lunch and they were offering a great sashimi lunch special, but since I was craving something lighter, I went with the sashimi salad along with the Kiyo roll. The portions were larger than expected. The server mentioned it's meant for one person, and I agree -- if I had been a bit hungrier, it would've been perfect as a full meal on its own. The service was excellent and the food quality really stands out. As someone who considers themselves a sushi connoisseur with a strong appreciation for good sashimi, I would definitely recommend this place. Their lunch specials are especially worth it. read more

Kiyo Sushi & Sake - Sashimi Salad and Kiyo Roll - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

I've frequented kiyo sushi a lot and its a go-to for me when i want good quality sushi easily. its super close by and there is usually no wait. my favorite order is a salmon don. though, i have to reduce a star bc the service isnt very consistent. we have had some moments where the service wasnt the best. for example, there have been a couple times where they seated people out of order, as we were 1st in line for a party of 3 and another party of 3 who came later was seated first, and they didnt have a reservation. it was very odd. ambiance is minimalist and clean. can be upscale if you want it to be but also casual too. read more

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My friend treated me this Japanese restaurant because it's the best in this area. I chose chirashi don, their lunch special. Possibly one of freshest fish in chirashi don and rice tastes great as well. The lunch set comes with miso soup and it's not watered down - flavorful. Service is good and quick. Their menu is actually an iPad. Ambiance is modern Japanese sushi restaurant. It's busy at noon. The lunch is great, if you are hungry - order the premium sets! read more

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If you're craving sashimi, sushi, or Japanese food in general, Kiyo is a really nice spot to try or dine in at! My girlfriend and I were looking for a place to choose and the chirashi bowl caught her eye, so we ended up here, and were thoroughly surprised! Seating was pretty quick nearing closing and there's plenty of parking, and service is great! Servers stop by often to refill water, ask questions, make sure you feel at home honestly, and that's a big plus. I personally can't handle too much when it comes to sushi, so I only ordered 1 seared salmon roll, and I got full off it quick, but the flavor from the seared salmon was good and balanced the fatty feeling I typically get. Plus the hint of sriracha and spicy mayo added a kick, but in a good way. The mushroom miso soup was so good to have on the side, not too salty, very savory in my opinion which I liked. The salmon carpaccio was amazing, definitely have to order that if you're coming here in my opinion as it's an all around good dish. Garlic edamame was okay, it's just an average side dish to have with everything, just would maybe ask for a tiny bit less garlic overall? But it didn't ruin the dish. Lastly, I had the takowasa, and I was really surprised with this. I've never had raw octopus, but this was very wasabi heavy and the texture was really interesting. It was kind of like really firm popping boba, and tasted mostly like wasabi. The only thing I didn't try from was her deluxe chirashi don, but in her words, it was perfect and so good that she'd be thinking of this place often. So if you're really captivated by the look of it, you should try it! You won't be disappointed ^_^ we'd definitely come back some time and recommend Kiyo! read more

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Delicious and fresh sushi with a modern touch! We got the new Uni with homemade tofu as appetizer, the creamy uni marry well with the plant based tofu. We also got the lightly marinated grilled abalone; it was full of flavors and our fav item for the meal. For lunch, we shared a steak plate, three pieces of lightly torched toro; it just melted in your month and you can tell it was high quality fish! The steak was cooked to perfection, served with ripe tomatoes, and the dry garlic flakes added a different texture to it, we were surprised to find such plater at the sushi restaurant. It just shows there is something for everyone at Kiyo! read more

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One of my go-to spots for lunch specials in the Irvine area (and unlike most places, their lunch specials run on the weekend as well!). Their Chirashi Don lunch special is around $22, and is a pretty good bang for your buck. For $13 more you can get the "premium" chirashi bowl, which includes a few extra items like uni, ikura and fried shrimp head. Combined with the miso soup that comes with the lunch special, it's a decent thing to order and split with a friend if you're not too hungry. They also have lunch combos (for around $20) that include miso soup, an entree (from a selection of salmon skin salad, teriyaki chicken/beef, or a selection of grilled fishes) as well as a side (from a selection of the usual edamame, karaage, and tempura options plus various sushi rolls). The servings are pretty generous, so once again, if you're not too hungry, it's a decent thing to split or eat partially and take the rest to-go. One note: even though their outdoor signage says they close at 2:30pm, they actually close at 2pm (which is what most online listings say, so at least it's been updated there), so last call usually happens around 1:45pm. read more

Kiyo Sushi & Sake - Salmon Skin Salad - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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The food is great, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the service has been good during my last two visits. However, my experience today was disappointing. When we arrived, we were placed on the waitlist and ended up waiting for about 30 minutes. During that time, there was an open table available, but a waitress placed a "Reserved" sign on it instead of seating waiting guests. We were originally told the wait would be about 15 minutes, but it ultimately took around 40 minutes before we were seated. What made the situation even more frustrating was that no one ever came to use the table that was being reserved. Overall, it was a disappointing experience that negatively affected an otherwise positive impression of the restaurant. read more

Kiyo Sushi & Sake - Ordered lunch. - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Waited for the food for 45+ mins. Simple salmon cut roll. Nothing special. They kept telling us it's on the way. After several requests and still no food, we had to cancel. Very disappointed. Would not recommend especially when they are busy. read more

This place has quickly become my favorite sushi spot. I love coming here on the weekends for lunch, especially because they do happy hour lunch deals. Shocking, right? Not many places offer lunch happy hour on the weekend. The service is great, and I really enjoy the atmosphere here. We ordered: Veggie Tempura: Lately, this has been my go-to. I love anything fried in tempura batter, and the mix of veggies gives a nice contrast to all the sashimi. Miso Soup: Complimentary, flavorful, and a perfect start to the meal. Takoyaki: I'm a sucker for takoyaki,if I see it on the menu, I have to get it. These came out piping hot and crispy, topped generously with bonito flakes. The little side of salad added a nice crunch and balance. Chirashi Don Bowl: The fish literally melted in my mouth. The yellowtail was especially incredible, so buttery it actually outshined the fatty tuna. The way they prepare everything makes it fun to eat. read more

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This restaurant is located in North Irvine. The parking lot is large with plenty of space. The restaurant is not busy so I doubt you'll have to wait long. I came here on a Saturday night and I didn't have to wait at all at 6pm. Honestly I was not expecting much due to the lack of guests and they serve a lot of hand rolls. The staffs are nice enough but largely left you alone unless you flag them over. The sushi though is not bad at all. The fish quality is actually decent. They do cut the sushi well to provide a very tender bite. The serving is not very large but it tastes good. My only complaint is the sweet shrimp head is not edible. It was not fried long enough to make it extra crispy. Usually I would eat the whole head but I can't this time. The head turned out to be just for decoration. The bake scallops roll had a generous heap of scallops. The only down side is the scallops are cooked with a lot of onions and no bonito flakes. My wife dislike onion so she barely touched it. The Udon is just meh. You can't even taste any bonito or even dashi flavor. I honestly would give a 3.5 rating if available but decided to round down. The sushi is decent but they do charge premium price so hence my slightly lowered rating. I probably won't repeat since it is nothing special. read more

Kiyo Sushi & Sake - B.S.C roll. - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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If you want some beautiful, fresh sushi - this is the place to go. My favorites are the Kiyo roll, Phoenix roll, & salmon carpaccio. Don't miss out on the mushroom miso soup. All the sashimi is very very good. It's small so I suggest going when they open. Alternatively, this place may have the best takeout packing I have ever seen. Everything is packed beautifully and comes to you in great condition. It's great to order in or pickup if you have guests too! read more

unassuming from the outside, this restaurant has a pretty interior with more space than i would've thought! parking was limited when i went but the lot is big and you're bound to find a spot. they have great lunch specials and their food was fresh and filling! overall i'd go back here. Chriashi Don the fish tasted fresh and the cuts and little sauces on the scallops were perfect! it's served on a bed of rice with some ginger and wasabi and it was the perfect amount for me. Miso Soup (complimentary with don) i love when places give free soup with your fish. the miso soup was a perfectly warm, soothing compliment to the cool fish and rice! Shrimp Tempura served with only 3 pieces, this tempura was perfectly crisp and crunchy while staying soft inside. it wasn't overwhelmingly bready which i appreciated and it was a great appetizer! the pieces are a bit small so i do think $2 per tempura is a big pricey. it also comes on a bed of extra tempura flakes that you can eat as you please! read more

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A bit conflicted on my rating because I loved the fish; it was fresh tasting! But the sushi rice was sooo mushy? Sadly for me I feel like bad sushi rice at a sushi restaurant is almost a deal breaker. You just can't have mushy rice alongside luxurious raw fish. I would give it a second try and see if the rice improves because the fish was great. My husband does not eat fish (he's missing out haha) and ordered the gyudon rice bowl - he was super disappointed because the beef was very saucy which paired poorly with the again mushy rice. It comes with raw egg as well, which makes the rice even soggier! Ahh... It made me sad. Saving grace was good fish with nice fish presentation, and the gyoza was yummy. read more

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A little bit dark inside the restaurant but the lunch special is awesome- so fresh and such generous portions!!

We ordered the sashimi platter and 2 lunch boxes for lunch. Nice selection of fish, sweet shrimp and scallops in the platter. The lunch is a choice of entree and side, with salad, rice and seaweed. Everything was very good and filling. read more

Kiyo Sushi & Sake - Sashimi platter - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Top notch quality of fish as well as the take-out packaging. I have yet to dine in but so far first impressions have won me. read more

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這一家餐廳一年多前來過，一個長輩帶我們家來的，我那時候後來就覺得他們的價格很不錯午餐有很多很棒的lunch special，果然在這邊朋友過來，價格公道，食物新鮮，服務態度也還不差，難怪在這邊生意非常的好， 11點多來就已經是幾乎滿桌了！ read more

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Kiyo sushi was delicious! This was my first time at Kiyo sushi. They had a short wait and we got the premium sushi set for lunch. High quality and fresh fish. It was all around delicious and I'm very impressed with the presentation and food. Especially loved the toro and the scallops! Great service as well. I look forward to my next visit read more

Kiyo Sushi & Sake - Premium Sashimi Set - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Still one of the best bargain for sashimi. We love the premium sashimi lunch special. Plenty of variety and very nice cuts! A single order is enough to serve two light eaters or two eaters on diets! read more

Kiyo Sushi & Sake - Premium sashimi lunch special! Our go to dish! - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Simply delicious with graceful service. It can be on the high end side but it worthwhile. Simple, great quality, freshness, and well presented. decor is simple but elegant with a touch of Japan feeling. We love the sake presentation, but of course you have to get a good one in order to get the service. Just love it. read more

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Ordered for pickup. Lady (name of receipt is Nhi) is rude. The food is good and reasonably priced. This lady should not be taking phone orders because of her lack of customer service. read more

Love Kiyo for their lunch specials. You can't beat $22 chirashi bowl. Fish is fresh and plenty. My daughter gets the cucumber roll. And sometimes the plain udon. Be sure to come right when they open for lunch though, they'll get busy. read more

Kiyo Sushi & Sake - Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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It's a small and clean little sushi place in a strip mall. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was very good. The quality of the sushi and freshness of the food was great. I think I would have preferred a little more variety. We didn't order any udon as we usually do because we heard it's not as good, but everything else was very good. I think this place specializes in really premium stuff that costs $100s+ per serving, but we didn't try any. Otherwise the cost is on the high side of moderate -- not cheap, but not outrageous either. Overall, it's a good experience, good service, nice interior, very good sushi. read more

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I love their lunch special chirashi! It's such a good value, and they even offer it on weekdays. The portions are generous, and the sashimi is really fresh! I ordered online for pickup, and the process was really smooth. The servers are attentive and the restaurant is very clean. read more

Another visit! So good! They never fail to amaze me with the delicious lunch specials available even on weekends! read more

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They're constantly swamped so service is a hit or a miss esp. when there's only 1-2 servers for the whole restaurant. But the prices are goooooooood. Their chirashi bowls are a no brainer to order and they're always fresh. It comes with a miso soup and hot tea is included in your meal for free. The bowls are similar but different each time we go - I'm guessing this just depends on the freshness of the fish and what is currently there that day. They give you an ipad that shows you what you can order/photos - but not really needed. Their lunch specials are also available on the weekend. Parking is simple as it's in a giant plaza and H-Mart is in the same plaza if you want to get some groceries after your trip. Can't get a seat? Just get take out! Their takeout comes in awesome fridge bags w/ ice. Your wait is about the same, and there's tables outside the restaurant so you can just eat it there. read more

Kiyo Sushi & Sake - chirashi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Kiyo has a modern aesthetic with a sushi bar and a decent amount of seating. The service here is always impeccable. Food comes out fast and efficiently. The food, itself, is literally inexplicably good. The quality of the fish is the best i've ever had in all of orange county. And they sell uni by the box! Everything here is delicious. If you like sushi, you absolutely have to come here. They open at 5:30pm for dinner and there are always people waiting outside for them to open. So come here early and wait. It's worth it! read more

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Ok. I actually LOVE this place. My background is Japanese so I can be picky when it comes to Japanese restaurants, but I am impressed with how fresh the fish is here. My favorite here is the lobster sashimi, and this one dish with thick tofu, uni and I think there was some caviar on top. Super good, you can't go wrong here. It has a more modern atmosphere here, and service is pretty good and efficient. They just sometimes don't do well with to-go orders, but the food here is really good, so I recommend you to dine-in instead of getting to-go's :) read more