I wasn't sure what to expect, this place is new to me and my family and we booked a reservation online due to our group size. It was a good thing we did since seating was limited and boy did it fill up for dinner quick. We went for Friday dinner, a service charge is added for party of 6 or more, they opened at 5pm so people were lined up before then, and it wasn't very cold inside but felt fine. They have dinner sets with hot foods in addition to sushi sets, I ordered the grilled chicken to share with my son and also an assorted tempura. The rest ordered 18 pieces of Negitoro Rolls, Deluxe sushi dinner, and Traditional Edomae Style Sushi Dinner. We also got water and one can of Diet Coke. They also served some pickled dishes and salad (but chicken dinner had salad so I didn't get it yet), and we really enjoyed the dressing. The small dishes were good, I think it goes even better with our meals but I ate them before the meal came. My dish had grilled chicken and salad with a bowl of rice. It wasn't what I expected but there's plenty of chicken which I shared with my son and he ate a lot! The others had really good dishes, they looked fresh and they said it was delicious. Overall, nice dinner, very elegant in a way that I think it's also a nice treat here and there for the price. Parking was plenty but can be packed for dinner time around 6, you can still park around the bank. read more

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Whaaaaa. Where has this place been all my life?? My uncle and I came by after the first sushi spot gave us horrible service. I've had this place bookmarked a while so it was the perfect time to try it. It was not so busy for a Tuesday night. There is plenty of seating, bar seating and the place looked super clean. I wasn't sure what the special dishes were so I ordered the Premium Blue Fin Tuna and Negitoro Bowl, Premium Chirashi Dinner and an order of halibut and salmon. Our favorites was the Blue Fin Tuna and Negitoro Bowl. The tuna paired with the rice as soooo good. I was in absolute heaven. I love tuna and negitoro and this dish did not disappoint! The Chirashi dinner was decent. It had a little of everything which was nice. The fish were not too thick which was nice and the rice was flavorful. The dinners both came with a salad and miso soup which were both pretty good starters. The halbut and salmon nigiri pieces were also really good. :) Overall, the vibes inside were nice and the service was great. Parking is easy since there is a big lot out front and this place is tucked away in a plaza. I will definitely be back :) ALSO, I thought the prices were quite decent for the quality of the food!! read more

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Sushi bar is very good. But we tried the table and ordered traditional sushi plate. The fish quality is so poor. First it was not smell fresh. Then I got diarrhea afterwards. Couldn't believe the fish quality was so big difference with the sushi bar. Not recommended at all read more

I've been a fan of this restaurant's sushi for a long time, which makes this review especially disappointing to write. During our recent visit, we saw a cockroach come from inside the restaurant and run directly toward our table before hiding underneath it. We immediately alerted our waitress, but her response was dismissive. She suggested that it probably came from outside, even though it had clearly emerged from the restaurant interior. What concerned me even more was how the situation was handled. The waitress tried to shoo the cockroach away using a serving tray. After we requested to move to another table, she used that same tray to collect our dishes. I specifically asked her to make sure the tray was washed before it was used again to serve food. She agreed, but when she returned after we switched tables, I recognized what appeared to be the same tray because it still had the same visible dust and marks on it. It certainly did not look like it had been cleaned. Accidents can happen, and seeing a pest once doesn't automatically make me write off a restaurant. What was most disappointing was the lack of concern, accountability, or professionalism in the response. We never received a sincere apology from the staff or management, nor was there any effort to address the situation or make things right. I genuinely enjoy their sushi, which is why this experience was so frustrating. Unfortunately, the combination of the cockroach incident and the way it was handled has left a very negative impression. I don't see myself returning anytime soon. read more

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Absolutely the BEST sushi in the SGV! The lunch sushi was so fresh and delicious. The smell of the nori wrapped around the negitoro roll were just irresistible. The yellowtail collar was baked to perfection! What a wonderful enjoyable meal. Service was very attentive. Several staff came by to fill our water glasses, remove empty dishes, and to check on us. This place filled up very quickly. Dining room capacity is probably 40 people and the sushi bar could probably seat another dozen. We will definitely come back! Thank you chefs and staffs for a wonderful dining experience. read more

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I've been to Sushi Kaisen many times and the service has always been consistently great. This time I ordered takeout through their app, and the whole process was smooth and easy. The app is simple to navigate, checkout is quick, and the menu descriptions (plus photos for most items) make ordering effortless. The food was just as good as when dining in. I'd definitely order takeout from them again. read more

Sushi Kisen - Lunch meal to go. - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

TLDR: Fresh, high-quality sushi with generous portions, perfectly seasoned rice, and buttery uni. Relaxing ambience and delicious sides make it feel elevated even for takeout. Parking can be tight during busy hours, and phone service felt a little rushed during dinner time. Togo orders must be ordered online. We ordered takeout from Sushi Kisen after craving sushi, and it ended up being much more filling than expected. The premium chirashi dinner comes with a generous portion of rice and a great variety of fresh sashimi, while the deluxe sushi dinner is the perfect amount for my husband. The rice is perfectly seasoned, and the fish tastes incredibly fresh. The uni stands out. It was buttery, clean, and not fishy at all, which says a lot because I normally don't order uni. The sides are also delicious and make the meal feel more complete, including pickled vegetables, acorn jelly, and steamed vegetables/sweet potato. Even though we ordered takeout, the restaurant gives off a relaxing and chill ambience that makes me want to come back and try the omakase in person. There's a small shared parking lot with several nearby shops and restaurants, so I can see parking being difficult during peak dinner hours. The lady helping us on the phone also doesn't seem very patient, although it may have just been because we called during the dinner rush. One small complaint is the packaged wasabi, which looks noticeably old and dark green compared to the bright green fresh wasabi included separately. Overall, though, the quality and freshness of the food easily stand out. read more

Sushi Kisen - Sushi deluxe - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Went to Sushi Kisen recently (April 25th) for lunch and had a great experience! We were able to sit at the sushi bar and enjoy the omakase, which was absolutely to die for. Every piece tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The service was excellent and our chef was very kind and welcoming throughout the experience. You could really tell there was a lot of care put into both the food and the atmosphere. Honestly, I would definitely come back again. read more

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Dating back to the 2nd Century BC; sushi was a favored Japanese cuisine far before any methods of refrigeration were yet invented. In order to keep fish fresh; rice was laden with rice vinegar and the fish marinaded in soy rice to keep the fish from spoiling (the rice was discarded and only the fish was consumed). As time went on, the art of sushi evolved to where the rice was eaten alongside the fish and during the Edo Period: this method of quickly fermenting with vinegar preventing spoiling; allowed for sushi to be served as street food without refrigeration even as the nigiri style so popular was born. If you are interested in this quick prep Edomae style of sushi; look no further than Arcadia's Sushi Kisen (which I assume is a play off the Japanese word, 'kaizen' meaning 'better, improved' so "better sushi") being one of the few Edomae sushi restaurants and Arcadia's first. Sushi Kisen offers 30-40 fish weekly shipped in straight from Tokyo twice a week! Located in a small corner shopping plaza on Baldwin Ave near the Arcadia intersection (about a mile from the LA Arboretum); the parking lot can be a bit congested as the plaza is filled with numerous restaurants, a bakery, a tea spot, etc. Crossing the threshold into Sushi Kisen reveals a medium-sized eatery with a sushi bar, wooden slat room dividers, and a dining area with tables and booths. Sushi Kisen eschews any bells and whistles in interior design for simplicity but the lines are still modern and clean to their benefit. My boyfriend and I were initially seated but quickly moved to allow our table to be used for a reservation that just phoned in; and thus, we were moved to a tiny back corner table where my I was two inches from the register and phone. This isn't awful, per se, but I was continuously becoming very friendly (metaphorically) with staff using the register and/or answering calls. It just didn't make me feel wholly welcome. For our sushi feast, my boyfriend and I ordered Mozuku seaweed ($8.00), Assorted Vegetable Tempura ($10), Deluxe Sushi Dinner (chef's choice nigiri and rolls, picked vegetables, miso soup, miso dressing salad - $45), Japanese King Mackerel Nigiri (2 pieces - $14), Unagi Eel (2 pieces - $13), Fatty Blue Fin w/ Takuan roll (12.50), and Glass Shrimp (2 pieces - $21.00). I am just going to get right into the nitty-gritty and say I simply did not like Sushi Kisen, at all. It might just be me (the restaurant was full so clearly people like it) and maybe I just don't gel with Edomae style. My favorites - the miso soup, salad, pickled vegetables and vegetable tempura - weren't even sushi! I love seaweed salad so I made the mistake of thinking this seaweed would be similar but it was a bowl of slop straight from the ocean and I found it putrid and inedible. But again, that may be my fault for not knowing. But what WASN'T my fault were my issues with the actual sushi: the glass shrimp was okay but a super weird texture and not worth $21 and would make more sense at half that price. The Japanese King Mackerel was the worst king mack I have ever had! It was grossly briny and "muddy" and tasted of poor quality even though I know it wasn't (but it shouldn't taste that way!). None of my boyfriend's Deluxe Sushi Dinner was that appetizing either and he didn't seem overly impressed. The Fatty Blue Fin roll was fine... but I truly sensed no flavor of any sort being simply bland. But at least it wasn't gross like much of the others that were not worth their price points. The eel was perfect - I am glad they didn't ruin that because I have quite the romance with eel. Again, I'll take some of the blame that maybe Sushi Kisen just isn't my preference but I think it runs deeper and they simply aren't as great as presented (which I can confirm from all of their recent reviews that share my same sentiment). Coupled with odd seating and a very disappointing sushi dinner; Sushi Kisen is simply not for me and a spot best decided for yourself whether worth a visit. To be fair, my boyfriend and I have had worse sushi so Sushi Kisen wasn't God-awful; but definitely not great, either. read more

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After my last visit to the sushi bar, and enjoying omakase with Taka San, I can officially say that Sushi Kisen is EASILY the best sushi restaurant in the San Gabriel Valley, and is a very strong candidate as one of SoCal's best sushi restaurants, period. We were one of the first people on this visit at the bar so it was relatively quiet noise wise. HIGHLY recommended. But remember to make reservations in advance! read more

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The sashimi lunch was tasty and reasonably priced given the quality of the cuts. All of the sashimi pieces were fresh and soft, with my favourites being the yellowtail and red sea bream. The picked vegetables on the side were also great. However, the cooked tuna and salmon pieces were overcooked and too dry. The interior was nicely decorated and service was good. read more

Sushi Kisen - Sashimi Lunch - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Came here 5 minutes before they opened on a weekday for lunch and there was already a small line for the sign up sheet. I still got seated quickly. It seems like everyone comes for either the lunch omakase, which is only at the sushi bar or the lunch sushi set which is what I got. It was a pretty good deal, 7 pieces of nigiri (Chef's choice, so sad there was no salmon), 3 pieces of cucumber roll and 3 pieces of blue tuna roll. I underestimated how filling it would be so I ended up ordering a fatty tuna negitoro roll also. It was good but there was just a lot of food. The set also comes with miso soup and 3 side dishes. The side dishes were all lacking in flavor and subpar tbh. Service is fast and it's a more modern upscale place so I won't fault the pricing for that. read more

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Ordered the premium chirashi, Spanish mackerel, and hamachi collar. The fish was fresh and good quality, I especially enjoyed the Spanish mackerel which has a delicate and refreshing taste. The waitress was impatient, but the hostess was very nice. Environment was nice but unpretentious. Parking was easy. Overall enjoyed my experience and would come back. read more

Sushi Kisen - Premium Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

I made a reservation through their website and received an email confirmation from Tock. I specifically chose the table for my reservation and not at the bar. Parking is usually easy to find, but they recently opened Molly in the same plaza so now parking is difficult to find. The restaurant is right next to Chef Tony, you can't miss it. I told the waitress about my reservation but she didn't look it up. She just pointed to the table available and we sat there. My husband ordered from their Dine LA dinner menu. It was $65 not including tax and gratuity. See the photo I uploaded for details. I thought both of us had to order from their Dine LA dinner menu but they didn't force me to. I ordered Negitoro Bowl, Shrimp Tempura appetizer, Uni (2 pcs), and alcohol. The table is quiet small for us with all of these plates, smaller bowls and drinks. I would love to sit at a bigger table but I think the place is designed that way if it's two people. Staffs are friendly. When my husband went to use the restroom, I told our waitress that it's his birthday. They gave us sesame ice cream with a candle. There's other flavors too but I chose sesame. You can taste how fresh the ingredients are. Looking around, I only see adults at this restaurant. Overall, I had a great time here besides not loving the small table. I'd love to try other items on the menu next time. read more

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Was always curious about this place so I went here with my bf for dinner. I made a reservation weeks before because the restaurant is kinda small so it might be busy. When we got to the restaurant, it was pretty busy so good thing I made a reservation. I ordered the deluxe sushi dinner and my bf ordered the Premium Chirashi bowl. We both enjoyed our meals and the fish was fresh. They have a lunch omakase that I am curious about and will prob go back to try. read more

Sushi Kisen - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Very excited to get the dineLA lunch at Sushi Kisen! The lunch this time is the kaisen don with sweet shrimp, ikura, scallop, chopped toro and uni. There's a small side of yellowtail? marinated in a sesame paste that you are suppose to mix that in when you about to finish and they will pour hot broth in the bowl to enjoy a different eating experience. The seafood was all very fresh tasting as usual. I enjoyed all the components individually and as a whole. They told us to save the marinated fish at the end to put it in the bowl before they pour the hot broth. However, I liked it just by itself so I ate most of it before the broth came. The disappointing part was after they poured the hot broth in my bowl, I found a short, curly and thick hair that's not mine... They apologized and offered to make me another one but our entire party was almost all done so they took mine off the bill. As disappointing and upset about seeing a thick hair in my food, I commend the restaurant how they handled the situation. But PSA always look carefully before you put food in your mouth lol. We also ordered karage and sweet potato tempura. The flavor is light and subtle for both. The green tea salt on the side is unique. There's a line at the restaurant before it opens at 11:45am. When we finished, there's a line of people waiting for tables as well. Seems like the restaurant is always packed but we enjoy the wooden decor and the chill vibe. read more

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Sushi Kisen lives up to the hype! I was lucky enough to try their omakase after making an essential advance reservation (note: people line up before the 11:45 AM opening!). The $90 Lunch Omakase is a great value, featuring an appetizer, 12 stunning nigiri, a hand roll, and a fish soup. The sushi is truly fresh and delicious, and I loved the slight flavoring in their rice--a sign of a meticulous chef. The sushi master was professional and incredibly attentive, enhancing the quiet, clean, and beautiful atmosphere. Highly recommend! I can't wait to come back for their hot menu. read more

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How did I not know about this restaurant? I'm so glad that I caught their anniversary deal on Instagram. It was decadent, so flavorful and filling. Of course, along with the top-notch service was the attention to detail. I'm so glad they don't serve their soup first. When restaurants do this, I get full too quickly and don't enjoy the other courses. Because this came right before dessert, it filled up all the cracks. The sushi was fresh. Undeniably premium. They gave us this tempura scallop with yuzu salt on the side. That salt was so bomb, we couldn't stop talking about it on the way home. It's such a beautiful space. They don't cram in way too many tables, which I love. There's a lot of room for foot traffic and privacy for conversations. It looks like the typical sushi restaurant you'd see in Japan. We will definitely be back! There were so many items on the menu we need to try in the not too distant future. And we will bring reinforcements! This place is too wonderful to gate-keep. read more

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Two friends recommended this place to me and I was not disappointed. Ordered the dinner set and wow, everything was so good, even their complimentary side dishes! I normally dislike uni but was really shocked at how good it was here. You can make reservations online. Parking can be tough on a busy weekend night. read more

Sushi Kisen - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

My husband and I always used to enjoy Sushi Kisen. We've eaten here both dining at the tables and at sushi bar for omakase. Food quality is always consistent and good, and we were always treated well before tonight, even when we had a younger baby. However, after tonight's visit we don't plan to come back. We came to celebrate my husband's birthday with our one year old and in laws. (Btw they charge $10 for bringing a cake and the edges of the dessert forks were rough.) Whenever we go out to eat, we pack clean up supplies and always clean up after our kid. We bring a disposable bib and disposable table mat. And we bring small trash bags to pick up her mess. My baby behaved fine, wasn't throwing food or anything. We cleaned up any big chunks of food that she dropped and put them into the trash bag we brought. Also, at the end of our meal, we always do a final clean up of stuff on floor and high chair. However, one of our servers passively aggressively started taking away the high chair, wiping it down, sweeping the floor when we were STILL eating. It made us feel like we made a big mess when we didn't. Lastly, my in law has dementia, hard of hearing and walks slower. As we were walking out of the restaurant, my in law was at the back of our group. After we were all out of restaurant, I saw the trash bag in my in law's hand. He said the server gave him the trash bag. Again the trash bag was food my kid dropped, disposable bib and tablemat (not diaper, not big trash). How rude was that to an elder with dementia. Will not visit ever again. read more

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Came here for lunch on a weekday. I got the omakase which was $90 per person. It came with an appetizer which was some small thin fish bits (not sure which fish), followed by 12 rounds of sushi and 1 hand roll. The place opened at 11:45am and filled up pretty quickly by around 12:30. The sushi was all fresh and had good texture, some fish were from japan. The sauce they brush on the sushi added a lot of extra flavor as well. Their uni was my favorite, it was creamy and didn't taste too fishy like most other places. The omakase ends with a nice bowl of miso soup with boiled fish bits in it. The inside looked clean, lighting was good and the chef that served us was a nice andd polite (he was from Japan). Would defintely come back. read more

This place has been on my saved list for the longest time and I'm glad I finally got to try it with my friend for dinner. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by an employees. All the staffs that we encounter and helped us out is super friendly. The interior was minimalist with modern wooden wall throughout the restroom. Super clean to say. When it comes to the food, we ate it clean. To start off, my friend and I shared a veggies tempura and grilled squid legs. The tempura was lightly deep fried to perfection and it definitely tasted clean/light. Love how there was green tea salt, creating a little roasted and umami flavor profile. As for the squid legs, the texture was what I perfect chew. It was soft and tender and did not have a rubbery taste paired with fresh cucumbers and marinated in a citrus savory sauce. For our entree, we got the premium sushi dinner. It came with 9 pieces of sushi, 6 pieces of negitoro roll and a whole bunch of side dishes and miso soup. Not a fan of our all their sides but the miso soup was one of the best one I had. As for the premium sushi dinner plater, the fish to rice ratio was on the thicker side. Beneath most pieces, there are freshly grated wasabi, giving you a little surprised kick. The rice was also seasoned and it kept falling apart when dipping in soy sauce. The sushi selection was great and fresh. If I wasn't too full, I would've ordered another negitoro roll because it melt perfectly on your tongue. For price wise, I would say it is a little steep but this is once in a while type of occasion. read more

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因為這世上還有你愛的人，所以這宇宙才有意義，生命是真的因為有愛才精彩，當我們擁有一顆懂愛的心，去生活， 去體驗， 人生才會充滿了溫暖與美好～ Sushi Kisen, 去年的dine LA 跟朋友來這家吃過， 當時是80 元一份中午的 omakase, 最近好友又回來美國，指名要再來嚐嚐，他說， 這家的 Sushi 是正宗的日本師傅做的，魚肉新鮮，醋飯也有水準，入口真的每一口都覺得是種享受，最重要的是價格合理，就算平常日子，一人也是90 元一份，有一份前菜，12份Sushi , 一個手捲，再加一個湯，真的是物超所值，難怪都要先訂位，他們11:45開門，我到的時候，近100 度大太陽底下，已經排了長長的長龍了，看得出來就是非常受歡迎，如果預算沒那麼多的， 一般桌子， 東西也好吃， 不過桌子不能預約，要早點過來排隊歐！ read more

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I have been here twice for special occasions (birthday and anniversary), both times seated with reservations on a Friday at the counter top for omakase. Reservations are strongly recommended as both times got quite busy! Sushi Kisen has two serving options for the counter-top: true 'omakase' where the sushi chef serves you whatever fish they want, or the 'okonomi' which is your specific selections. If it is your first time, I recommend the Omakase, and then perhaps noting down what pieces you enjoyed the most for Okonomi next time. Don't be afraid to let the Chef know you're getting full to stop the omakase. My first Omakase served by Chef Take, we had approximately 24 courses, but we were very hungry. I don't want to post each and every piece but my hands down favorite piece would be the golden eye snapper. HIGHLY recommend you to try that. It is seared, and the umami is insane. Also you can't go wrong with their otoro. During my second omakase with Chef Yoshi, the highlight was the Nodogoru - torched sea perch. An alternative is the torched barracuda, oh so delicious. The prices are extremely reasonable. When we got the bill, I was surprised that it the pricing was for two pieces. That is how reasonable it is! Omakase starts at $80, but obviously can keep rising until you are full. Be transparent with the Chef, let them know if you have a budget. The service was great, and it really has a traditional japanese decor inside. Restroom is clean, staff is friendly, and chefs are awesome. If you order sake, feel free to offer a shot to your chef! PARKING: Shared plaza with Chef Tony. Plenty of parking if you arrive early. If you arrive late during prime time dinner hours, it can get full. read more

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I had my first omakase at Sushi Kisen and it was a very memorable experience. Each piece of nigiri was carefully crafted in front of you by the sushi chef. The sushi rice was warm with a hint of vinegar, topped off with a fresh piece of fish that formed a perfect balance. The restaurant imports their fish from Japan so there were some fish that I've never had before. The uni was probably the best I've had so far, smooth and buttery without a fishy smell or taste to it. Our chef made sure to describe each piece of nigiri he was serving to us and our servers were very friendly and attentive. Make sure to come 10 minutes early to get on the waiting list if you want to come in for a quick lunch. For the omakase, you can make a reservation on Tock. Enjoy!!! read more

Sushi Kisen - Lunch Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Always nice and clean with friendly staffs. We never feel rushed. Their food is always consistently good and fresh. Prices are very reasonable. We always come during lunch and sometimes dinner with group of friends. They are kids friendly too. Please keep up the good standard, we will keep coming back. Highly recommended if you never been here before. 5 stars for Kisen! read more

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Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Sushi Kisen is part of a Japanese-owned restaurant group featuring izakayas, and sushi shops. Sushi Kisen is featured in the latest Michelin guide. Parking was available on the street as well as in the private strip mall lot. Made a reservation and our table was ready upon arrival. There seemed to be some miscommunication as we were seated at a table that said reserved yet I received a phone call from the restaurant, while dining asking if we would still be coming... Started off with the tuna toro with green onion roll and it was heavenly. I do miss this roll in Tokyo as they typically top it off with a ton of tuna toro at Michelin 1 starred kaiseki restaurants. Moved on to the chicken karaage and it was decent. Chicken was flavorful and the chicken was crispy on the outside. The grilled salmon collar was decent. This came with a side of salt to add to the dish. The egg custard small plate was tasty too. The assorted tempura consisted of a few shrimp tempuras and a selection of vegetables. The agedashi tofu was tasty. The tofu was smooth and it was lightly fried and served with some tasty light soy sauce. The NY Steak dinner was ok. Requested the steak to be medium rare and it came out as such. The steak was extremely lean, in line with a NY Steak. Marbling was minimal. The dinner was served with a side salad along with some small morsel of appetizers, just like in Japan. Staff throughout the evening was cordial and helpful. ~$55/head for dinner after tax and gratuity with plenty of leftovers. read more

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【Background】 Saturday, February 21, 2026, 1:10 PM Sushi Kisen is one of two Japanese restaurants in the Michelin Guide for the San Gabriel Valley [1]. If you search up omakase recommendations in the SGV area, Sushi Kisen will probably pop up as one of the suggestions. The inside is cozy, and the tables were already filled with people as it was peak lunch time. There were five sushi chefs manning the sushi bar, and I had the pleasure of being served by Chef Toshi. 【Food】 Menu: https://sushikisen.com/#menu Using the Tock website [2], there are two times available for lunch: 11:45 AM and 1:15 PM. I reserved the latter for the: * Lunch Omakase ($90) Once I was seated, the chef first confirmed if I was there for the lunch omakase and then asked if there was anything I didn't/couldn't eat. Listed below are all the items in order of when the chef served them to me. Hopefully, I got the names correct. * Appetizer Some kind of cooked white fish topped with slightly bitter green onions 1. "Tai" Japanese Red Snapper Paired nicely with sea salt and lemon 2. "Shimaaji" Jack Mackerel** 3. "Kanpachi" Amberjack 4. "Aji" Horse Mackerel From Spain 5. "Amaebi" Sweet Shrimp** 6. "Chutoro" Bluefin Medium Toro Extremely tender, probably my favorite nigiri 7. "Hotate" Scallop** 8. "Sawara" Japanese King Mackerel Slight bitter 9. "Hirame" Halibut 10. "Bafun Uni" Hokkaido Sea Urchin Creamy and chilled with nice savoriness from the nori, tasted fresh with no bitter notes 11. "Akami" Bluefin Tuna From Spain * Miso Soup Made with chunks of fish, so it tasted way savorier than regular miso soup. Be careful of the fish bones. * "Negitoro" Fatty Bluefin with Green Onion Hand Roll The timing wasn't great since the chef handed it to me while I was still eating the miso soup. Also, it came with a small dish for soy sauce, but there wasn't a soy sauce bottle near me. The hand roll was delicious, and I liked how there was a seaweed strip at the bottom that prevented the filling from squeezing out while eating. 12. "Tamago" Egg Chilled, slightly sweet In total, the Lunch Omakase came with a daily small appetizer, 12 pieces of chef's selected nigiri, a daily miso soup, and 1 hand roll. This was my first omakase ever. If you're a noob like me, then you may be wondering why the tamago was separated from the rest of the nigiri and served at the end. Omakase typically begins with a light appetizer followed by nigiri (lighter, milder white fish then heavier, richer red meat fish and shellfish) with warm dishes throughout the meal and ending with tamago. My palate is not experienced enough to discern all the different flavors in the various nigiri, and I don't have any previous omakase experiences to compare to. However, the fish seemed fresh, and I enjoyed not having to think and just being able to eat whatever the chef put in front of me. A few of the nigiri (**) were a little wasabi-forward. I'm not sure if the chef put too much on or if the wasabi was extra strong that day. Afterwards, I researched omakase etiquette, and apparently, it's perfectly fine to request less wasabi, so keep that in mind. Between the 7th and 8th piece of nigiri, the chef asked how everything was, so I should've spoken up then. I started feeling hungry again after 3.5 hours, so unfortunately, if you have a big appetite like me, the meal might not satisfy you for long. However, the $90 price tag is relatively affordable compared to how much omakase costs at other restaurants. 【Service】 After I walked in, it was a little awkward waiting at the front since there's basically no waiting area. All the employees were busy, so I had to wait until somebody walked up, and then I told them I was waiting for my reservation. Staff was attentive with refilling my water. The lunch omakase took 45 minutes and ended right at 2:00 PM, so it's a good option for a quick lunch if you're visiting during the workday. 【Parking】 Parking can be tough since the plaza is home to many restaurants and businesses. Luckily, there were still a few open spots even though it was peak lunch time. ---------- [1] https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/arcadia/restaurant/sushi-kisen [2] https://www.exploretock.com/sushikisen read more

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came here many times (omakase at the bar, lunch, and dinner) and had an enjoyable meal every time! My biggest fear when getting omakase is that I will leave hungry but that definitely was not the case here. I was absolutely stuffed after! The ambiance is very nice and the chefs are incredibly friendly and take good care of you. I believe there is an $88.00 minimum to bar seating so be aware of that. The lunch specials are a great deal! The sushi lunch is $25 which comes with miso soup and kobachi. The sashimi lunch is $27.50 and comes with a bowl or rice as well. We also love gettin the tray of uni if they have it, it's always super fresh and creamy. I would highly recommend this place for all of my sushi lovers! read more

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The service was exceptional and the food came out fast. Each piece of it is super fresh and thick. You will be full with either a sushi combo or sashimi combo. The side dishes are great and taste good! read more

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Came back for the omakase and was not disappointed. Funny story, I had intended to make a reservation for the table but had to cancel and remake it several times due to coordinating times with family. In the end, I somehow made a 5 person reservation for the sushi bar which had a $80/min per person. Caught me by surprise but no biggie, we all got the omakase and ordered from the regular menu for my dad who doesn't eat raw stuff. A blessing in disguise since I've always wanted to take my mom to omakase but it's hard when my dad doesn't eat sushi. We all loved it. I've had my fair share of omakase and I must I am amazed at the presentation, quality and effort for each piece. I have been raving to all my friends since. Sushi Kisen did it again and I'm very impressed! read more

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Food(3/5): - Ankimo/Octopus (5/5): I love monkfish liver. Octopus was grilled well, nice and tender. - Tuna (5/5): They have some seriously good tuna. We got all the cuts (Akami, chutoro, Otoro) all were exceptionally good. - Other fishes (5/5): They were solid quality. Won't go into details but they included Red Snapper, Amber jack, beltfish, baby snapper, scallop, glass shrimp, negitoro roll etc . - Uni (4/5): Hokkaido uni was ok, just a tiny bit bitter. Definitely not of highest quality. - Nodogoru(Sea perch)/Kinmedai (Golden eye snapper) (2/5): These are some of the most prized fish thats usually served in omakase. I gave it a 2/5 because I felt like the chef over torched the fish. Theres a fine line between charred smokiness and bitter. Unfortunately they were both bitter (sea perch being more bitter of the 2), which is very unfortunate because they're also my 2 favorite. What a shame. - Chawanmushi (3/5): I guess I've only had Chawanmushi at top places where they put a lot of great ingredients in there. Roe, hairy crab etc etc). This one is just plain egg, a piece of fish, and a piece of shrimp. Id Skip. Nigiri molding technique was solid. Rice was solid. Service (5/5): Standard service. Staff made sure we were well taken. Ambiance(3/5): Interior decor was ok, nothing special. They had a fly that kept landing on our plate(which the chef did switch out for us without us asking, so brownie points), but can't really dock off points because we also can't expect the staff to go around chasing it with a fly swatter. The thing that annoyed me most was that it was very warm - thermostat showed 83 F. We were sweating a bit. I understand that it was also a very hot day but expectations are higher when you're paying $$$$. It was also 7:30PM so shouldn't have be that hard to bring down the temp. Overall (3.5/5) but i'll just round up. It's very solid if judged as just a higher end sushi restaurant. Of course, not on par as those omakase restaurants that only specializes in omakase. Our overall bill was just a bit shy of $200/person. Make sure to specify to chef regarding any budget concerns/limits because s/he'll keep blasting fish until you stop it. Although it's omakase, it's not a set priced menu, but rather, you pay per piece. My advice to diners that are ordering alacarte is... focus on the medium prized fishes rather than the top ones that are marked as Market price. I felt like they couldn't bring out the full potential of those pieces. read more

Sushi Kisen - Omakase (chef choice) - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

26.50 for sashimi plate at lunch is a solid deal. Sashimi is fresh and delicious. We couldn't quite tell what the marinated cooked item was but I think it was salmon? The flavor was good though. The plate also comes with a bowl of white rice, miso soup, and a couple of tiny sides. I'll definitely be back for this plate again and to try other dishes. read more

Sushi Kisen - Lunch Sashimi plate - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

We visited during dineLA week and ordered the special, which included nigiri, tempura, and soba, along with the edomae-style lunch from their regular menu. The fish was fresh and nicely presented. While no single piece stood out to me, there weren't any disappointments either. My husband really enjoyed the kanpyo-flavored gourd roll that came with the edomae spread. It was unique to have handmade soba, but I wasn't a fan of the texture since the noodles broke apart too easily. The sesame dipping sauce that accompanied it was also a little too salty for my taste. Service was friendly and quick, and we had no trouble finding free parking in the plaza. read more

Sushi Kisen - Edomae-style lunch - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Thoroughly disappointed. I've been wanting to try Sushi Kisen for a while now. So when DineLA rolls around, I thought this would be the perfect way to try out a new restaurant. We were a party of 2 and we ordered the DineLA Kaisen Don and the Chirashi Don. I believe the Kaisen Don was $65 which included 3 appetizers and miso soup while the Chirashi also included miso soup. Presentation was nice and what to be expected at this price range. However, it went downhill from here. While the three appetizers were good, the main don (rice bowl with sashimi) was not. My Kaisen Don included Uni, Ikura, blue crab, cooked shrimp, and tuna. Aside from the Uni which was delicious, the rest were barely fresh. It felt like it was hovering between fresh and stale sashimi which was really disappointing. We both left a lot of our respective dish unfinished. Service was good. Very disappointed. Won't be back as there many (better) choices around. read more

Sushi Kisen - Kaisen Don. Looks good but can't say the same when it comes to the taste. - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Chef Yoshi gave us the best omakase! I've been to several Omakase places and this one is the perfect happy medium. Not too much food and not too little. The following were the dishes we had and there was not one complaint. - yuba (soy milk skin) - madai (red snapper) - marinated blue fin - amberjack - esaki - chu toro - Oyster(Washington) - chawanmushi - kin medai (golden snapper) - kamasai (Japanese baracuda) - otoro - Hokkaido scallop - Hokkaido uni - negitoro handroll - salmon belly - lychee/black sesame ice cream The standard comes with roughly 14 pcs/dish + dessert. The pricing starts at $80 & can go up to about $150 based off of what they serve you and if you end up adding on. We just did one additional add-on and it came out to about $125/pp. They do take reservations. Plenty of parking in the Plaza. Casual attire is ok read more

Sushi Kisen - Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

My gf brought me here for my birthday for my first time. I enjoyed it a lot. Ive also ate at their other restaurant on the other side, and this was just as good, if not, better. We got the omakase and we ended up getting 23 items. The chef will keep asking you if you are still hungry and if you want more or seconds of an item. I'll be back again! Thanks! read more

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Sushi Kisen was started by a chef who formerly worked at Sushi Gen in LA, so if you've been to Sushi Gen you'll see a lot of similarities in the menu an execution. Pricing is very reasonable. Overall fish quality is a smidge inferior, but closer and less waiting makes it worth it for me. Come right before their opening time or on weekdays if you want to avoid waiting. My boyfriend timed it perfectly and we got here with just a few tables left to be seated at. If we came any later, we probably would have had to wait for a while. Right when we sat down we saw a promotion for a tray of Hokkaido fresh Sea Urchin ($39/100grams). What a deal! Definitely getting it. An order of nigiri elsewhere with barely any uni is already $20ish, so a whole tray for $39 is a steal to me. Quality was fresh and the uni was really potent. In addition we both had the Sashimi Lunch ($23.50/each) and upgraded for the sushi rice ($1.50/upgrade each). Huge portion for the pricing. The fish quality was a smidge inferior to sushi gen. Some of the fish were less fatty. Nevertheless still a delicious lunch meal. What a surprisngly lunch feast. Definitely a trip. The sashimi lunch would have been nice enough but that uni tray was definitely a luxury. Definitely interested in coming back when we want some quality sushi for an affordable price. read more

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This is an actually Japanese owned establishment which is very rare these days in LA. A reservation is a must on the weekends. Closed on Mondays but reservation is still safe since it gets very busy here. If you are not a real sushi lover maybe this is not the place for you because you do not come here for the chicken. Prices will run you near $100 without alcohol (tip is included for my table so read your bill to not double pay). I had the deluxe sushi plate. It comes with the most freshly tasting tuna, unagi, toro, and all these fishys I forget the names to but I finished the entire plate. This place does not disappoint and that is why it is rated one of the best in SGV area (hear its being reviewed for Michelin). Parking is spotty and small lot and there isn't much street parking unless you want to walk further. See you next month Sushi Kisen. read more

Sushi Kisen - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Let me preface this by saying that when it comes to sushi and omakase style dining, i'm a bit of a rube. That's said, in my opinion, this spot has got to be one of the best value to quality propositions in town when it comes to sushi. They are located in a small strip mall and they are considered Edomae style. I wanted a seat at the sushi bar where I can experience their omakase. Again, I'm not super knowledgeable, so I trusted the chef in the most definitive sense of the word (omakase). I just kept letting him bring me items until I said stop or I was able to choose one item at the very end myself - I've been on a bit of a natto kick, so I ended with a natto hand roll. What I got is in my pics so I won't go over every single item, but I was pleased with each and every course. Some more than others but at the very least, I really enjoyed everything. The sushi here is very fresh and there's a lot of care that goes into the prep. The best part was when I finally got my check, everything just felt really reasonably priced. I also got a great sense of hospitality here from the sushi chef to some of the roaming servers to the person who greeted me when I first walked in. Just a wonderful dining experience in a cozy, minimalist setting. read more

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