My coworker had told me about this spot and I'm glad I tried it!…read more After a mile run, me and my husband decided to get dinner here. We were greeted by Steve. Very friendly, attentive, and a busy bee! It was nice to see regulars there for dinner as well. Food was great. I got their Caribbean roll and Lover roll. Both very big sizes and delicious. We'll definitely come back again! Thanks for a nice first dining experience Sashimi team!

A little disappointed. I'm usually not one to leave negative reviews, especially for Japanese…read morerestaurants, but I feel like they have potential to do better -- which is why I wanted to leave an honest review. FYI -- no photos because we were busy with a cranky toddler. First, the service was genuinely great. The sweetest lady helped us with the menu and served our food, and we really appreciated her kindness. We were also given complimentary edamame, which was thoughtful, although it was bland, dry, and cold -- almost like it had been sitting in the fridge for a while. Since it was complimentary, we didn't think too much of it. For the mains, we ordered the beef teriyaki and chicken teriyaki bento specials. Unfortunately, both proteins were sliced extremely thin. The chicken especially had a jerky-like texture, and both the chicken and beef lacked flavor. After reading other reviews, they had similar experience. The teriyaki sauce itself was also pretty bland. The tempura was okay, but the tempura dipping sauce tasted watered down and lacked the usual savory depth you'd expect. The one standout was the roll topped with salmon and avocado with spicy tuna inside. It was presented beautifully and tasted fresh and well-balanced. Based on this, I honestly think rolls are what they do best. I really hope they improve the preparation and seasoning of the chicken and beef because it was a major turnoff -- and this is coming from someone who eats pretty much everything. It's hard to justify paying around $22 for a bento when the main protein feels flavorless and insubstantial. With so many good Japanese resto in Lake Forest, I would skip this until the proteins are fixed.

Discovered this gem on Postmates and I'm so glad I took a leap of faith! It's definitely risen to…read morethe top sushi spot for me in my area. I generally get simple nigiri and fresh sushi rolls. I tried the Only You and Crunch Mania Roll alongside some fresh sushi like the Ama Ebi, Uni, Salmon belly, and Hotate sushi. WOW wow wow. Each and every piece was divine. And I tried to savor every bite. I love when restaurants give you the Ama Ebi fried head, this place takes the cake for me. Wasn't too greasy at all! I thought presentation for delivery wasn't too bad and the size of the cut for the rolls weren't messy and uneven. All in all, I'll be happy to explore more on the menu but at least I know from what I ordered, this place has got it down.

Came in yesterday and was offered a seat around 9PM. At 10PM, after they had closed, we were still…read morewaiting for food! Why seat customers if you are going to ignore them? At first the chefs were not even in the bar area. When they finally arrived they were more interested in online orders instead of preparing food for customers who are right infront of them. (I see other reviewers have also experienced the same) We were not happy, when discussing whether to leave instead of continue to wait, the owner kept looking at us and never once came over to see how to mediate the situation. We finally flagged the server and told them to cancel everything. The owner said "Oh no, they are leaving?" Very rude, of course we left we had been seated an hour and did not receive any food! We could see the chef area they didn't even START making our food. I can understand it was late, but if you do not have the hands on deck do not offer a seat to customers looking to dine in. I am not sure why I am surprised, years ago I tried to eat here and had a terrible experience. About 4 years ago I walked in to get a table for one and the female owner kept looking at me and walking away. I was waiting probably 20 minutes at the front desk, and gave up since no one acknowledged me (other than uncomfortable glares from the owner.) Terrible service. Stay away, much better sushi in the city, not sure why we decided to go here, but will not make that mistake again.

This is our go to Japanese place for take out as they offer 30% discount for all takeout orders…read more You'll notice right away that this is just a. Gimmick because even after 30%, it's not that cheap. But it's still okay for us. We recently tried their AYCE dine in option. While the menu isn't impressive? I do like their rice to fish ratio. Skip the scallop, they smother it in a nauseating amount of mayo. Since the menu was limited, we mostly stuck with salmon and the basics. For $30 I think it hits the spot and you get a good bargain.

So we were in the area and spotted Kanji. They had plenty of customers inside enjoying ace sushi. I…read morewasn't hungry for that so I ordered ramen. It's was NOT Good. Super salty and oily...and I'm a ramen girly. We thought since they had ramen specials too for lunch their ramen must be pretty good. We were disappointed. Everyone around us was enjoying their Ace Sushi. They seemed to have a great time. It's not the cleanest restaurant but if you are after the whole in the wall feel with super friendly staff and great pricing. This would be the one to go to.

If you are looking for a restaurant that can flawlessly handle a large group reservation, Kin Sushi…read moreabsolutely exceeded expectations. I initially reached out about reserving a table for 40+ people during a basketball tournament weekend and was told the manager would contact me back. Sure enough, she called promptly to confirm everything for our Saturday dinner reservation. The entire process was seamless and incredibly easy, especially considering this was a larger-than-normal party. Taizy handled everything professionally. She seamlessly added the extra guests without hesitation. Her only request was that we send over everyone's food orders ahead of time so the kitchen could prepare and ensure nobody had to wait too long. And wow -- they absolutely delivered. Every single order came out accurately and in a very timely fashion. No mistakes, no confusion, and the service was impeccable from start to finish. The servers were organized, attentive, and handled a very large group with ease. Service was truly 10/10. One of the reasons I chose Kin Sushi for a large group dinner was because the menu truly has something for everyone -- udon, sushi rolls, vegetarian rolls, bento boxes, chirashi, sashimi, and something for everyone. They even had Thai iced tea, which isn't normally something in you have in a Japanese restaurant. Parking was very easy, which is always appreciated when coordinating a large party, and there's a restroom conveniently located in the back. I'm beyond grateful for how well they handled our group, and I would absolutely return here again for future team dinners or large gatherings. Highly recommend!

Wanted to try a new sushi restaurant and stumbled across Kin Sushi. Everything we ordered was…read morefresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The atmosphere is nice and inviting, and the service was friendly and attentive. Whether you're craving classic sushi or want to try something a little more creative, there's plenty to choose from. The pricing is also very reasonable for the quality and portions you get, which makes it an even better value!

We did pick up, but I can tell this restaurant's service is fantastic. Takeout was ready when it…read moresaid it would be, and I was helped as soon as I walked through the door. Everyone looked happy and seemed to be enjoying their food and the restaurant gives off a cute little mom and pop vibe (not entirely sure if it's family run). The food was absolutely delicious AND it's affordable! The yellowtail here was so tender and everything tasted fresh. We will be coming back!!

Good local sushi restaurant. Small restaurant with plenty of parking…read more The servers were all very attentive and nice. Food tasted fresh and had a very good variety. HAPPY SUSHIING!

Closed Permanently. 3/25/26 Sadly this wonderful great place…read morehas closed. This was a surprise as we Just dined here a few days ago and it was busy and great! Word on the street is the owner retired. We wish him well in the next chapter of life.

4 Stars for Bento options and Yakitori. Great flavors and taste between the two. The third item we…read moreordered was salmon and scallop sushi, which resulted in a 3.5 star rating. Sushi rice was underwhelming and brought the collective experience down. But since the other two items scored higher, 4 stars is warranted for overall meal. Service was decent tonight. My only gripe is the second serve had very little knowledge of the menu. She couldn't identify the difference of the two scallop sushi which took us back a bit. If you don't know what you are serving, what should your guests be expecting to be eating is the question. Food for thought here. Inside is small and culturally decorated to meet its cuisine and country. Love the vibe with jazz music. We both enjoyed this aspect. Overall, love their offerings and friendly service. A few areas to improve upon but all else is great.

The service and food is great here! We are always greeted warmly like family members…read more The sushi is very fresh and tasty! Today we got the Chicken Katsu. Very good! I highly recommend this business!

They open at 11:30 on the dot. Don't expect to be able to wait for a couple minutes inside to get…read moreout of the sun. This place has plenty of seating. No reservations needed unless you have a large party. I've been here twice and both times there were plenty of seats. Even with limited customers, service was extremely slow. We waited over ten minutes just to have our order taken. Then waited a while for soup to come. Food? Geez it must have been 15 minutes to get that. And that was one person's order. Then wait for the next person. Then wait for the next person. Had to ask again for waters. Food was good I guess. Nice portions. Enough to be full. For the price it's worth it. Better options out there as far as service and qualify of food for about the same price.

Surprisingly good poke bowl! My girl introduced this place to me because we were undecisive of…read morewhere to go when we picked our dinner spot lol. She suggested 1 at first then it immediately became 10 haha but she's my girl (happy wife, happy life lol). Anyway the service is cozy and homey, which is a plus cause it really set the tone of its environment. The ambiance is friendly and welcoming, in fact Lake Forest locals eat here. My girl and I met this one local that was sitting next to us and recommended their Poke Bowl. I, then immediately ordered their poke bowl since its local recommendation. Wow that poke bowl hits the spot and its so fresh.. the fish itself is sweet and flavorful without any preservatives. The portion is huge and I really enjoyed my dinner with my girl because of it. My girl ordered their chicken karage as an appetizer because she's not that hungry. Overall, a definite hole in a wall spot in the City of Lake Forest :)

8/08/26 2:30 p.m. Lake Forest…read more I've been coming to Minato for years, and they consistently serve fresh, high-quality sushi with excellent service in a welcoming atmosphere. Whether it's a casual lunch or dinner or a special occasion, it's always a great choice. Lately, I've been ordering the Ginger Man Roll, and it's become one of my favorites. It has the perfect balance of spicy tuna and albacore, topped with plenty of crispy fried onions, which really bring the whole roll together. Minato has been a go-to sushi spot for my family and me for years because every dish is consistently delicious. I especially enjoy the udon, chicken teriyaki, salmon and, of course, their signature rolls. One of the servers, Anggie, is always attentive and even remembers my family's regular order, which makes every visit feel personal. A thoughtful touch I always appreciate is the complimentary hand-carved orange served at the end of the meal. It's a refreshing palate cleanser and the perfect way to finish a great dining experience.

I'm really surprised at the low star reviews that I see here. My experience and meal was five star!…read moreThough, keep in mind that my five stars is based on dining here only once and not at peak hours. We arrived just after noon on a weekday. The restaurant wasn't busy and we were seated right away. The vibe inside was authentic feeling Japanese style, smallish with several tables and sushi bar seating. My chicken oyakodon was a bowl of cozy comfort to me. It was topped with two slices of yellow pickled daikon. I'm sure it was homemade daikon, not like what you get in a jar from Tokyo Central. We were served their delicious miso soup as a starter. My sister ordered beef teriyaki and tempura. She said it was good. The restaurant started filling up as we ate our meal. A good sign of good authentic Japanese is when you see a lot of Japanese/Asians filling up the place, especially older people (haha, like me), because you know they know well prepared authentic. And that's the crowd that was coming in. Located in a busy center with limited parking, it must get crazy busy later in the evening because the sign outside the entrance says where to form the line. Anyway, my oyakodon and miso soup was so good!

Place is unlike other sushi place, place need some work and clean up…read more Inside is small but always busy. Food is decent, portion wise a bit meh. They have 2 server on a good day sometimes 1 to cover a bar and over 10 tables. So expect wait and slow service Hoping to see a cleaner environment

Surprisingly good!!! My girl introduced me this place as a hole in a wall because of their baked…read moresalmon roll per my girl's recommendation lol. The ambiance is cozy and lively cause they always greet you whenever someone enters the restaurant. Its pretty fun and welcoming experience. The service is great, as well because of their smiling servers. I have no complaints and all praised to these people :) Alright for the moment that we are waiting for.. at least for my girl's reaction towards their Baked Salmon Roll. Yes, we ordered that and it is really good.. it melts in your mouth goodness. The baked salmon just full of flavor with a perfect rice roll and imitation crab inside. We ordered their dragon roll, as well which consist of sweet eel. Overall, I gave it to my girl.. she knows good spot to pick great food.. Definitely a recommendation :)

Had a amazing time eurie made everything so easy and was very helpful explaining the menu and the…read morefood was great me and my family order multiple dishes and everything was amazing