Been here sooo many times. This place is my go to restaurant when I'm tired and would love some comfort food. I'd literally walk here. This is not the typical upscale Japanese restaurant. The place is run by a couple who's daughter was a figure skater. The food portion is great with very affordable combo prices. Taste is healthy and authentic A slight downside is that the lady owner is a bit grumpy, so you gotta be patient! She has very quick feet tho! read more

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A friend recommended me this spot as it's near his place. Needless to say, it's what you expect. Really pleasant quaint vibe, affordable price point, and service is fine. I had the $16 teriyaki salmon + sashimi combo, which was a great light dinner for me. If you're looking for somewhere quaint and home-y, this is the place for you read more

Sushi Kiyosuzu - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Sushi Kiyosuzu isn't just a hidden gem; it's a masterclass in what a neighborhood staple used to be. For over three decades, this restaurant has been run entirely by a husband-and-wife team whose incredible hard work and sacrifice funded an Olympic dream for their daughter, Mirai Nagasu. Today, they are still here, side-by-side, serving high-quality, authentic Japanese food at prices you simply cannot find anywhere else in the Los Angeles area. When we call this a hidden gem, we mean it in the truest sense: this is a place where dedication and hard work make every single bite an experience of gratitude. The food is wonderful, but the blessing is getting to support two people who have spent their lives feeding this community. Managing Expectations: Go into this experience knowing exactly what to expect. This isn't a trendy, modern spot for a flashy date night. It is a humble storefront with a charming, nostalgic 90s aesthetic, 10 tables, and 80s music playing in the background. It is perfect for families, regulars, or anyone who values soul over pretense. Because there is absolutely no additional staff--only the two of them handling hosting, waiting tables, rolling sushi, and washing dishes--you must be patient. Your food will take time, and that is part of the charm. These owners won't be running this restaurant forever. Let's give back to those who have blessed us for 35 years. Go for the incredible food, stay for the history, and leave a generous tip for a beautiful couple who truly deserves it. read more

TLDR: Cozy, affordable mom-and-pop Japanese spot with warm service and generous portions, good miso soup, but sushi and tempura are average, and quality takes a small hit for the affordability This small family-run restaurant has such a charming and welcoming feel. There's only one waitress, an older lady who handles the whole dining room with impressive efficiency. The miso soup is excellent, flavorful and not too salty. The sashimi portions are generous, though the salmon had some tendon and wasn't as buttery as expected. The beef teriyaki is tender, not flavorful, tasted like grilled beef and then splattered on teriyaki sauce (forgot to take a photo) but the meat portions are small and sliced very thin. Tempura and rolls are just okay--the California rolls have too much mayo, but they're generous with the unagi. Prices are very affordable, and while the quality takes a small hit, it's still a solid choice for a comforting, homestyle Japanese meal without breaking the bank. read more

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That place was a great place. I enjoyed the food. The sushi the sashimi was very good. I love their food. The service was actually kind of great. Good service. Good everything how people could just come here and try their food and increase their business read more

Another great sushi spot in town. Small restaurant with chilling vibe. People are always nice and friendly to serve you, so welcoming. Today I introduce the combination lunch: beef teriyaki and sashimi. Delicious food with great flavors, fresh sashimi and perfect portion. I also like their shrimp and vegetable tempura and udon. Highly recommended. read more

Sushi Kiyosuzu - Combination lunch: beef teriyaki and sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Been here a few times. So it's great food for the price. I have had better Japanese but not better for the price. If you do find better for the same price as this place please let me know. Food can take awhile here when it's busy. It's a wife waiting on tables and husband doing most the cooking. So if you want something quick then during a busy time then I advise you to go elsewhere. Good variety to the menu. We had a little bit of everything. The chicken udon, a chirashi bowl, salmon teriyaki and tempura meal combo. Food was solid and I've had better but not at these prices. So come here if you want a nice Japanese meal without breaking the bank. There is a parking lot behind restaurant. read more

A nice and cozy mom and pop Japanese restaurant that has lots of options for a great value. The sushi is fresh and very tasty. They have a counter for omakase style dining too. The owner is super friendly and caring. Overall a great spot for a nice meal. read more

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Had the grilled mackerel with sashimi and tempura combo. Came with soup and salad. Lots of food for the price. The food was delicious. Small eatery with intimate atmosphere. read more

Good food, good little place. Price is reasonable. Parking in the back is busy. It's very closed to the Arcadia mall. Good portion of sashimi. Salad is lack of dressing but very fresh. read more

For the price the food is not bad. I got the teriyaki chicken, tempura, & sashimi. We shared the baked scallop roll too. Sashimi was fresh, tempura was very crispy & I love that the veggies were really thickly cut, and teriyaki chicken was normal. I wasn't a fan of the baked scallop roll. I think they should have roasted it a bit more or put a layer of sauce. I can taste the Kewpei Mayo. I would come back it was a warm atmosphere and good stable food. read more

I entered and was greeted by a lovely lady. Their lunch time is kind of tight so make sure you're there well before 2pm, they start taking last orders around 1:30pm. Their lunch special order is a really good deal with large selection and I also some nigiri sushi. The sushi was actually price per piece so getting another order of the lunch special would've been a better deal. I had the cold soba noodle with tempura and it was really good. I would prefer some more garnish but no complains for their non changing price after many years. Make sure no credit cards under $20, which usually isn't a problem, but their lunch special is such a good deal! read more

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Y'all might be shocked of the 2 stars I have to be honest with the PROS & CONS as there's nothing that's always perfect! Let's start with the PROS: UNIQUENESS- Such a great hole in the wall find that you don't see everywhere! The uniqueness of the experience - teleported to a humble husband & wife operation (parents of a famous ice skater - her photos are plastered on the wall). CHEAP - yup I said it and this is coming from a frugal person. they priced it "cheap" but the value is actually just still the same (quality to portion to price). Most likely won't get full with lunch special / combo order. Practice portion eating?? Aren't you just supposed to eat 80% full anyways?? Per comedian Atsuko Okatsuka. LOL Ok now for the CONS (and the very reason why I didn't nearly eat there as many times and I've checked in, sadly!!! LIMITED seating LIMITED time/hours (they close at 2pm for their break, you HAVE to get there by/b4 1:15pm -- this is very precise based on the amount of visits I went). We even went there before that time on an occasion 1:09 to be exact but due to a full dining room, we also got turned away! I was an absolute eor! Hubby & I joked that it's really us! We swear she remembers our face and auto turns us away. LOL We only GOT to eat there 2x out of 5 hubby and I tried! Out of the 2 hubby's portion was so small yet he claimed to have been enough. Ha! I had their classic lunch special. I do want to return for their buckwheat cold noodle and sashimi combo. At least we now found a fallback plan that could become #1 -- just down the same street - Opus Sushi. Shhh read more

Sushi Kiyosuzu - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

We came in about an hour before it says they closed. It was practically empty and I am shocked that there aren't that many people here. The sashimi a la carte was so fresh! It came with quite a lot of sashimi pieces, miso soup, salad, and rice. Definitely a great hidden spot! read more

Sushi Kiyosuzu - Sushi Bar - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

i love there sushi great food and great i love how i can see them prepare there sushi's i love watching.

POLITELY RUDE!!! We have been coming to this place on and off for a few years, and unfortunately things are downgrading... The restaurant is a relatively small mom and pop kinda place with about 7 or 8 tables. The server is polite and the food used to be pretty good. We returned tonight for dinner. Closing time is posted as 9:30pm (on Google and Yelp as well). When we arrived, we were told that they close at 9pm and that the last call for food is at 8:20pm. It was a little before 8pm so we figured it would be fine. Well, I guess is wrong. We sat down and ordered our food. About 5 minutes later, the server came back to tell us it's last call. It was a little before 8:15. The food came out quickly. The portions appeared to have gotten smaller, but that's happening everywhere. Approximately at 8:25 to 8:30, an older lady brought our check. A couple of minutes later, she came back to ask for payment because she's processing closing. I had to stop eating to my credit card out. I then started eating again, trying to finish my meal. The precessed credit charge was brought back and placed on the table. She came back a couple minutes later to ask me to sign so she can finish closing. I had to stop eating once again to sign the credit slip. Just after all this, they start clearing plates without even asking if we were done. I was obviously not finished!! S was about done but was going to help finish our food, but they took her plate... WTF?!!! They kept going back and forth clearing stuff off our table. M was just finishing and they came to get his plate... At least this time they asked if he was done. Haha. I'm still working on my food... Trying to finish. They asked if I was done. I looked at the time and it was just before 8:40pm. I thought their closing time was 9pm?!!! They talk politely, but their actions are so rude. I didn't feel like finishing so I told them to take the plate. The grilled mackerel looked and tasted like it was cooked in the microwave. The ends and sides were kinda burnt and quite dry. The tale part felt very robbery. The oyako donburri had very little to no flavor according to M. We all agreed that the sushi and sashimi were still pretty good. That's just not enough for a Japanese restaurant. I can just go to Yama grocery market for that. Unfortunately, I will definitely not coming back anymore... read more

Small mom and pop shop that's been here for a couple of decades. They have a sushi bar and several tables for seating. Limited parking in the back. You can get sashimi, sushi, rolls, udon, combination platters. They also have a variety of appetizers. We may try some next time. read more

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Overall good food and service also the prices aren't bad for the quality. I like the decor style too.

Been to this place for decades. Came during a weekday lunch seems like only the owner (chef) and his wife are working. The restaurant was half full. It doesn't change the quality of food and service. I sat at the bar to order Sushi individually. I had tuna, Spanish mackerel, sea beam and tempura appetizer. Definitely will come back for the great food, memory and support . read more

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This is a small mom and pop sushi restaurant that I've passed by so many times and many years on Baldwin Ave, but never had a chance until this year! There is ample parking in the back of the restaurant so you don't need to park on the busy street. Inside the restaurant, there is seating at the sushi bar and several small tables that can hold 2-4 people. They have a pretty big menu for a sushi restaurant--udon soup noodles, rolls, sushi/sashimi, grilled items. The service was good and attentive. I appreciated the server's comment that we definitely ordered too much between two people. The sashimi and rolls were delicious and the prices were very reasonable. The yellow collar was very dry and bland, so I wouldn't recommend ordering that. read more

Sushi Kiyosuzu - Assorted sashimi and rolls - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Nice food, nice sushi, good ambience, nice service Nice food, nice sushi, good ambience, nice service Nice food, nice sushi, good ambience, nice service read more

Lol some of these reviews are crazy, they expect Michelin start quality and service for the price... If you want michelin star, go somewhere that's gonna charge you $9 per piece of nigiri. Otherwise, I was surprised by how good this place was for the price. Big fatty pieces of salmon for $2.25 per piece, that's a hell of a deal. They load the rolls up with fish too, very very good value. Some of these "elite" reviewers need to go get their brain checked. Decent service and quality, great quantity, and great pricing, an easy 5 stars from me. Literally perfect for that after work fix. read more

I finally got to try this local gem and really enjoyed the food!! We got the Chef Special Sashimi for 2 ($127), it came with 9 pieces including uni, sweet shrimp and fatty tuna, and grilled Japanese scallops. Daily special orange clam sashimi ($25) fried oyster - follow fellow Yelpers' recommendation and an Auri Special Roll with monkfish liver. The Chef's special sashimi was very satisfying, with a wonderful selection of fish and a different presentation to showcase the different tastes. The clam was a new experience and not much of a surprise in taste. The fried oyster was a-ok, fresh but not as impressive as the sashimi :) The menu didn't include all the options, thankfully there is YELP! that I can use as a reference to order. Omakase needs advance ordering and starting from $100, Chef Special was not listed on the menu, so that was a bit of confusion while ordering. Overall, a very homey and quality sushi restaurant that I would definitely visit again! read more

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So good. If you like sushi, you have to try this place out. Not just worth trying, you HAVE to try it out. This is by far one of the freshest sushi places I've been to. No joke, the quality is basically like Sugar Fish. It was our first time here and we started off w/ the salmon sushi (2 pc). It was so fresh and tasted rich/ buttery with no fishy aftertaste. They give you a pretty big piece too! Followed by some tuna sashimi, and wow - it was absolutely one of the freshest tuna I've ever had. It had a rich buttery and yet smooth taste to it, really easy to chew Just look at the picture, the color and the texture). It was so good we had to get another order. Philadelphia roll was phenomenal as expected, can never go wrong with this. We also ordered the soft shell crab cut roll, which I forgot to take a picture of. The pieces were pretty big and the soft shell crab tasted fresh and crunchy. The crazy part is..... all of these came out to $55. Considering the quality of the fish here, $55 is insanely cheap (imo) compared to other sushi places. Definitely will be coming back to try out their other stuff on the menu. read more

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Best OG sushi establishment in the area. Been a customer since 1994. Grateful for their diligence and consistency in service and food quality over the years! read more

Been here several times, but not since pandemic. It's still the same wonderful, family owned, cozy sushi restaurant. The owner/chef is so friendly and easy to talk to, it makes the experience so much better. The sushi is fresh and good, and perhaps most importantly - reasonably priced!! I'd highly recommend!! read more

Small restaurant, with friendly, quick service. Delicious food, fresh fish, great prices with generous portions. They have the best lunch specials, the sushi special was only $10.75 which included 6 assorted sushi, California roll, miso soup and salad. Hot tea was only $1.75 in a big tea pot. This is my new favorite sushi spot in the area. I appreciate their cool AC, especially in this heat. There is a parking lot in the back and street parking in the front. They are closed on Mondays, Tues-Fri open from 11:30a-2p and 5:30p-9:30p, weekends 5:30p-9:30p. read more

Sushi Kiyosuzu - Alaska Roll - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I was introduced to this cozy, family owned sushi restaurant by my Dad :) Complimentary parking right behind its restaurant. They offered great varieties on the lunch special menu at a very affordable pricing as well .. Food tasted sweet, yummy and fresh . Service was pleasant . You can tell it is a family-owned restaurant because everyone works there are all so personable and dedicated . This place serves authentic sashimi , sushi and all of the traditional Japanese favorites Great quality food , amazing services and pricing! Solid five stars . Highly recommended to those who likes healthy portions and great quality sushi without over paying when the bill arrives :) read more

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Always been good enough in sashimi mix and sushi mix plus tempera... especially today yellowtail are so great! Then I add more with yellowtail hand roll... restaurant is packed on Sunday and services are great and efficient!! read more

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My favorite local Sushi Restaurant! It's owned by Japanese people. I love the sushi here! Many varieties! Sushi quality has always been very consistent over the years!! My favorites are Salmon, Yellowtail, Scallop, Tamago, Halibut, ABC cut roll, and their nabeyaki udon! I think service is great whenever I went. But when they are more busy, it does feel like they could be stressed. However, I can understand because it's a mom and pop restaurant. They try their best to do their best. The ambience is comfy, feels like a little authentic Japanese restaurant as if I was in Japan. Would highly recommend if you want authentic Japanese food! read more

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The different meal and their portions are generous and prices are amazing. Though there has always been only one waitress, she delivers food and drinks in a timely manner. This restaurant caters to both, adults and children. Tables are strategically positioned, easy to get to any table. The atmosphere is not too loud and dining in is enjoyable. Highly recommend Sushi Kiyosuzu for a nice dining experience. read more

A great Japanese restaurant in Arcadia. Nice options of food and very affordable prices as well, especially their lunch sets! Food and service are decent given the price point. The establishment is clean with woody Japanese decor. Just note that it's cash only for checks under $20. read more

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I grew up in the area and have been here several times before, but I didn't really remember much about it. Well! I was pleasantly surprised as we ordered from here for our Mother's Day "picnic"- it was delicious!! They were super friendly when picking up, and moreover the food was great quality! The special rolls are very tasty- we ordered the Butterfly Roll, Hi-5 roll, ABC Roll, salmon roe sushi, salmon sashimi, CA rolls, crab hand rolls, yellow tail handrolls, spicy tuna, yellowtail collar, and bass collar. I didn't try everything, but my family really enjoyed it all I think! :-) The Butterfly Roll was my fav! Hi-5 roll had a nice kick and zesty flavor- highly recommend! Order from here for reasonably priced, wonderful sushi! Thank you Kiyosuzu! read more

Sushi Kiyosuzu - COVID19 takeout picnic! - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

We ordered from this place as takeout and got 2 sushi mixes, a chirashi bowl, a teriyaki salmon, and some tempura. The sushi mixes include a California hand roll along with various nigiri. I ate the chirashi which included salmon, tuna, yellowtail, albacore, mackerel, shrimp, surf clam, lots of masago, and an egg. The salmon was the best tasting - it is a great cut with lots of fat. The rice is special here since it is full of flavor from the sugar and vinegar added to sushi rice. I've been very impressed in the past by the rice but today I felt it had a little more vinegar than normal so along with certain fish like the mackerel some bites felt sour and bitter. The tempura was mediocre - it isn't well suited for take-out since it was get mushy quickly. The sweet potato piece I ate was a little on the hard side as well so I don't recommend the tempura especially for takeout. read more

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This is a quaint little sushi spot hidden in the little corner plaza across from the 7-Eleven in Arcadia. The restaurant is run by the family of Mirai Nagasu, who became the first American female figure skater to successfully land the triple axel jump at the Olympics in 2018. It's extremely endearing to see the memorabilia of Nagasu's success posted around the restaurant while enjoying some delicious sushi. Prices are fairly reasonable and portions are fair as well. The sushi is fresh and prepped by Nagasu's father, who works behind the counter. Staff are friendly and service is fairly quick. Would recommend this hole-in-the-wall place to anyone looking for a quick bite of sushi and a great business to support. read more

My friends who are regulars brought me here and wow. 10/10 would recommend! We opted for the omakase as my friends usually do when they come here. At Kiyosusu, the chef will serve you a couple pieces per round and keep serving you, till you tell him you can't eat anymore. There is no set price, it's just dependent on what kind of fish he serves you that day. I will say it is a little on the pricier side but the fish is sooo fresh and the quality is amazing. If you are down to splurge and in the mood for some good sushi, you can't go wrong coming here! read more

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6:30 pm after work dinner for 3 Very chill mom and pop Japanese owned restaurant. A local favorite. If you need something trendy and fast this is not the place for you. Sashimi was very good. Owners prep and serve. We shared the sashimi, toro, negitoro hand roll, butterfly roll, dragon roll, and vegetable tempura appetizer. Enjoyed a peaceful dinner here! read more

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Good o' lunch specials! Limited menu due to COVID Still yummy and old school comfort Japanese food Dine-in OPEN Take-outs Welcomed read more

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Food: Consistently very good. The sashimi is no doubt the best in the area. Value: Excellent considering the portion and quality. Service: Very attentive service. A small restaurant, so I can feel the hustle to get the job done in a pleasant manner. Ambience: Good place to chat over lunch or dinner. Unlike others, this place somehow makes you feel comfortable and anything you discuss will not be broadcast into the open space area for others to hear, but within the confines of your table. Occasion: Any. In fact my this patronage was a family gathering of 4 over daughter's birthday. Her choice because of our confidence that the quality of food is high. read more

A very homie sushi spot in Arcadia! Everything is very reasonably priced and the fish quality is on point! Everyone is very friendly, helpful and lovely. The interior is very cozy and traditional. I got the chirashi bowl and was really surprised by the tamago. It was very fluffy and sweet and did not expect that to be one of my favorites since there were so many yummy fish surrounding it. read more

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