Typical Sushi place located in Port Coquitlam shopping center. Looks like local favorites place. Run by Korean family and team. Quick turn over during lunch time and busy. Grab a seat at the Sushi Bar right away. Ordered one of Kai Set. Come with fresh and thick sushi and sashimi. Come with miso soup, tempura, salad, and veggies. Add some plain udon to fulfill the tummy during freezing temperature outside. read more

Kai Japanese Restaurant - Kai Lunch Set with 3 pcs Sushi roll, 5 pcs Sashimi with plenty of sides including tempura. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

Ambience is good. It is spacious but cafeteria like. Service is a bit slow but nice. The food was good. As others mentioned, it is Korean run. The lunch and dinner combos were difference than your classic Japanese restaurant ones which was a nice surprise. Other than that, they offer an abundance of things and a fresh menu as well. read more

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Food excellent Service with a smile and patience Definitely will visit again, just loved the food.....so good read more

first time here the food was amazing. Something like new style of Japanese food. The service was excellent also very clean and modern dining room hundred percent we will be back highly recommended. read more

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came here again for a company dinner! Definitely come here for something boujee I would try the oysters (the first picture - 3 for $9), they were smaller than expected but definitely something i recommend trying at least once. Takoyaki is always definitely a go-to for me, however the pieces my friend are didn't have any in it :( A chopped scallop role is also my go-to order, however this particular one didn't quite hit the spot. Lastly, the salmon was good and fatty but not overpowering we even got free complimentary ice cream! read more

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I dont often come out to Port Coquitlam so when we were in the area for some furniture browsing, I had to visit Kai for their lunch sets! My mom and I ordered enough for three people because of their extensive menu and we enjoyed every bit of it! We ordered: Sashimi and Sushi Lunch Set - with 5 slices of tuna and salmon sashimi as well as three nigiris, Ebi sunomono, spinach gomae, tempura (shrimp, squash and yam), miso soup and a side salad. The presentation was exquisite as rather than a box, they used small plates on a tray. I loved the assortment of side dishes and the quality of the fish was great! Beef Teriyaki Lunch Set - similar to above but instead of sashimi, this had a huge portion of beef slices (not too fatty) on top of a medley of potatoes, carrots and other veggies. I loved how they gave some vegetables instead of the usual bean sprouts. This set didnt have the sunomono but it came with two pieces of aburi instead which ate really nicely without being too oily. We also got the chicken skewer option over the tempura and this was a little bit dry but not fatty. Mango Salsa Roll - california base with salmon on top and a generous finish of a mango salsa (which contained some red peppers and red onion). I loved the flavour of this roll with the creamy wasabi sauce on top. Chopped scallop roll - this seemed pricey at first but coming to the table, it was a cucumber roll with a mound of scallop on each piece. This was fresh, tasty and the cucumber made it feel not as heavy. Overall, a wonderful place for a meal where at first glance, prices seem high but the quality and portion of food warrants it. Service was also friendly, quick and polite while the dining area was comfortable and modern. I would definitely return if I was in the area! read more

The place was pretty good. I'd say a solid 4.5 out of 5 food, service and ambiance. Service was friendly, professional and attentive. Quality and portion of food was above average. Restaurant was clean and decently roomy. 4.5 just because the soy sauce they use seemed a tad too salty. Not sure what brand they use but there's a certain type for sushi and sashimi. Also the miso soup was a little weak. They didn't use much miso paste but this could be a one off. Definitely going back. read more

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Good food options. Sushi rolls were tasty. Nice decor. Clean washrooms. Polite service. Fast turn over. Drinks are over priced. Not too busy for a rainy Sunday. They give priority (better) seating to larger groups. read more

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They have the classic dishes, the creative plates and the delicious drinks. Sashimi tastes fresh. Love the wagyu, uni, and foie gras options as well! read more

One of the best sushi restaurant in the Tri-Cities. Having eaten sushi throughout Japan and here in Vancouver, Kai is held in high regard. Service is good, as the staff are friendly and efficient. Ambiance wise, it's warm and inviting. Highly recommend. read more

I went for lunch and was really impressed. I ordered the crunch roll and a half order of sockeye sashimi. They were both very good. My friend ordered the firehall roll and thought it was really good. My bill came out to $35 for the specialty roll and the half order of sockeye sashimi. So it is a bit on the expensive side. The ambiance is nice, clean and casual. They do have seating for small groups. It was very busy at 1 pm. The customer service good and the food came out at a descent time considering how busy it is. If you're in the area this place is worth checking out. I would definitely come back for dinner when I have more time. I would try some other specialty rolls and the tempura. read more

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Love this place so much! It's a bit more affordable than going to Miku or Minami in downtown, but it's the same quality, if not, better! The staff are great, the food is to die for - what more can you ask for! This place is amazing and there's not much more to say except for if you haven't tried it then you're definitely missing out on the best sushi in town!!! read more

Kai Japanese Restaurant - Saba, unagi and salmon oshi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

Think it might be about time for an updated review.. but not much has changed since the last one! Fiancé and I took his bff for a sushi birthday dinner here recently, because it's one of our favourite sushi spots. Despite eating here numerous times, it still takes me forever to decide what rolls to get cause they all sound delicious. We ordered: Salmon Sashimi (full order), Prawn Tempura, Spicy Ebi Mayo, Salmon Oshi Sushi, Fire Alarm Roll, Giant Bomb Roll, Rainbow Roll, and Fremont Roll. If you're in doubt or need suggestions, I highly recommend everything we ordered on this visit! Yup, we finished it all between the three of us. And yes, they all taste as amazing as they look. Their rolls are super yummy and I absolutely love their Salmon Oshi (I'm a huge aburi lover)! Definitely worth checking out if you haven't already. read more

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Food was tasty they were willing to have raw food cooked some more. The service was good they checked up halfway.

When you're in Port Coquitlam you might want to stop by and check out Kai Japanese Restaurant. Fairly new to an area that is steadily growing in population. Now let's be completely honest about the prices: they're higher than most of the sushi restaurants nearby, but there is more than sushi here! We ordered the beef tataki, curry pork katsu, and the Kai house roll - just to get a taste of everything. Beef tataki: on point. I'm still drooling thinking about it. Pork Katsu Curry: they knew we were sharing it so they brought an extra bowl of miso soup so we both had one (a small gesture that goes a long way!) it's also presented well! Also, two whole cutlets! Yeah. Kai roll: the torched crab was delicious. It needs a bit more, though. I'll be coming back to try the aburi nigiri platter! read more

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Friendly service, awesome fresh food with a wonderful presentation. Many unique items to try on the menu.Some items seemed a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. The tuna sashimi slices were thick and melted in our mouths. read more

Kai Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

Decided to come here for dinner after window shopping in the area and had a not so great lunch at this Korean restaurant. Been here before and also recommended this place to a few people. I believe it's one of the better Japanese restaurant in the Port Coquitlam area. Found parking right in front, free parking for patrons of the pop plaza, so that was good. We were greeted and promptly seated by the friendly staffs when we walked in. Inside the restaurant is quite spacious; nice comfortable spacing between tables, very clean, and that nice casual Japanese theme. Here were the food I ordered; 1. Hot sake. Damn, it gave me a little buzzed, maybe I am becoming soft. 2. Real crab sunomono. Okay Japanese restaurants should really stop using this canned or packaged dry ass shredded crab meat. They honestly tasted nothing like crab meat or food. Failed! 3. Oyster motoyaki. First time trying this here. A few pieces of chopped oysters baked with the usual mayo. Not so wowing for the price and the oyster shells... are they being reused? Failed! 4. Appetizer tempura. Nice soft crisp outside and clean taste inside. 5. Beef tataki. Very tasty; fresh, tender and buttery. Probably one of the better beef tataki I had in a long time and went great with the sake. 6. Assorted sashimi. Very fresh and on the menu it indicated all the different fish you are getting so no surprises. 7. Foie gras nigiris. They were buttery delicious! They literally melted in my mouth. Loved how the way this was done and honestly I had good foie gras, but this was one level up. 8. Madai, ikura, chopped scallops, blue fin tuna, chu toro, toro nigiris. They were all fresh, the toro and chu toro were very fresh and buttery, thank youuuuuu!! 9. Kai roll. The portion was quite big, a bit saucy for me but most people would like it this way. Overall, the friendly and attentive services from the waitresses were good. The food was tasty and delicious besides the sunomono, had to walked off the alcohol a bit outside, yep no drunk driving. If you are in the area, give this place a try if you haven't. This place is located at the back of all the shops and restaurants in the new Port Coquitlam plaza, if you find Walmart you'll find this place because its right beside it almost. I would rate this restaurant a 3-4 stars read more

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Really good place for sushi. There are many intresting things in the menu and the quality of the fish is really good. The rolls are delicious and the skewers are good as well. The lunch special also looked really good so next time we will try that. read more

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Really enjoyed the sashimi. Super clean and nice interior. Really enjoyed the udon too. Would come back again (especially cause it's close to my house ) read more

Kai Japanese Restaurant - Very good presentation - Sushi Bars Near Me - Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

One of the freshest sashimi I've ever had! One star off for not having bento boxes during dinner time and small portions. read more

Kai Japanese Restaurant - Spicy chicken udon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

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Sushi Chef Frank makes the speciality sashimi absolutely beautiful. This place has great ambience and nice open seating. A little bit on the high price end side but shows in certain dishes. Ambiance: 4/5 Modern Japanese and asian styling tables are nice an spacious, washrooms are private which is a great bonus. Food: 4.5/5 I recommend the pressed salmon sushi, tasty and decadent. They have fabulous plating on every one of their sashimi as well as the lavacado dish. Flavours are nice, fish is fresh and texture is good. The sashimi is plated with fresh seaweed which is edible and nice texture with a clear taste. This rating is based on both of my experience here I would recommend the omakase for the full 5/5. Service: 3.5/5 Decent service Worth: 4/5 I would recommend here to try it for yourself,It is nice for special occasions. read more

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Consistent and good service although a bit on the pricier side. Good quality sushi place to go to in poco with guests and family.

Kai is becoming one of my new favourite go to sushi restaurants. I try to visit every time I'm in the area. It can get a little pricey, but it's worth it for both the quality and quantity. Their lunch box sets are great value and their sashimi is super fresh. I also usually get the salmon oshi, and mix up my order for the special rolls. Sometimes they are hit and miss based on the price point. I also love that it's one of the few restaurants what serve oyster motoyaki, it is AMAZING and I get it every time. Now they just need okonomiyaki :) Highly recommend Kai! read more

Wanted to check out a new sushi spot in the area. Been hearing hype about this place on Facebook so we checked it out! Location: Super convenient! Ample parking. Easy to get to Ambiance: Second we walked in I was impressed with the furniture, set up & plate settings. Something you would find downtown, but is in our neck of the woods! I would say this is a more higher end sushi restaurant (based on the decor) Food: Oshi was delicious Food was good. The rolls were a bit on the looser side and did fall apart. Price: Def on the pricier side, but you could tell that's like be the case as soon as you walked in. Service: Good. No complaints. They accommodated our 2 littles :0) Overall: I would come back forsure. But would be more of a special night out. Not an everyday price point for a family of 4. read more

Presentation is funky wanna be modern...that should have been a sign maybe? The good: fish was fresh and service was efficient. Place was clean as it should as it's new. The meh: the portion vs price is not good at all. The sashimi cut I had were pretty thin. Would I go back? Wouldn't go out of my way. read more

Kai Japanese Restaurant - Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

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Super quality sushi and very nice staff! Always get the veggie special, extra ginger. They give soo much extra! So generous!

Came here for a large family dinner and ordered a bunch of stuff - lots of great variety on their menu. They have everything from regular rolls and sashimis to special rolls to aburi and oshi rolls. I also like that they have sweet prawn sushi as well, not every place offers that on the menu. Space was large enough to fit our table of 20+ folks (had to split into 2 large tables but we were ok with that). More pics on my blog: https://sincerelyloewe.com/kai-japanese-restaurant/ read more

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The best Japanese restaurant in the Tri-Cities! But make a reservation because it gets busy! The sushi selection is excellent and portion size is great! read more

Grateful for a local sushi place that does great Oshi sushi! Highly recommend checking this place out, and they are on doordash which makes it easier to give them a try if you're at home. I can't wait to try more sushi from this place. read more

Kai Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

On quality and fancier sushi restaurants in the Coqitilam area, this is probably the best one you can find. Probably not a day-to-day place because prices are on the higher end, but you get what you pay for. Everything we ordered had been really good, from sunomono, sirloin beef tataki, sashimi salad, rolls, specialty fish and oshi sushi. The special rolls are very creative, different than what you typically get at other restaurants. I would recommend this place if you're in the area and are craving for a different mix of flavours. It's far from Vancouver, but only a 10 min drive from Coquitlam center. read more

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Newly found favourite Japanese restaurant in the Port Coquitlam area! This place is runned by Koreans and the service is outstanding. Very attentitive and kind servers. There is a great selection of dishes to choose from with some daily sashimi specials too with some fishes imported from Japan. We ordered the omakase sashimi, orange scallop, ebi oishi and dragon roll. Loved all 4 dishes. Sashimi were fresh and there were some unique fishes in the omakase selection. And they offer to fry you shrimp heads too! Yummy! The orange scallop is my favorite - very refreshing with the orange slices and who wouldn't love fried scallops!? The prices here are very decent - it is comparable to Sushi Garden pricing and range but with more selection and better quality. For sure will visit here again! read more

Apparently there is some connection between this sushi restaurant and Miku downtown, as you will find virtually the same style and quality of Oshi (boxed sushi). Welcome to Kai's Japanese Restaurant a new addition to growing PoCo. This Korean-run sushi restaurant is large, clean, nicely decorated and tucked away near the Wal-mart shopping complex. It's a bit pricier than most casual sushi places but the quality is definitely there. We had the seafood salad, salmon Oshi, dynamite roll, and some nigiri. All came in nice plates, and first thing I noticed was how fine the nigiri cuts were - a sign of excellent sushi knife skills. The seafood salad in particular was very good with generous portions of tuna, salmon - unlike what you would find at most places which tends to overload on iceberg lettuce and dressing. When I first thought PoCo, the last thing that came to mind was great sushi but this place was a pleasant surprise. If you're out in PoCo, it's worth checking out for lunch or dinner. read more

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Space: Nice space. Very open yet felt enough privacy while dining. It was nicely decorated and I saw some spaces for bigger parties. Service: Good service! Nothing extremely memorable but they refilled the tea/ water often and were attentive. Food: I really liked the sashimi here. It was very fresh and a higher quality. The rolls were also very creative and yummy! Extras: Lots of parking around! Cost: The cost was reasonable. You get what you pay for. It is a bit pricey for me to want to pay often for but for special occasions, I can definitely see myself coming here more! read more

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Japanese Restaurant that serves the super good cocktail drinks! (First impression) Prices for the food is are on a higher range, but they serve many different kinds of sushi and have many options! I love aburis and therefore I ordered theirs, didn't disappoint me. Sashimi is pretty fresh too! I'm highly recommending their appetizer: Lavacado, it's my favourite! read more

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Oustanding fresh food nice portions and attentive service. Pricing was also reasonable for this day and age

Fantastic presentation of all the food we saw. Kept looking around as others dishes came out and were wowed. Then the food came and it tasted as good as it all looked. Also probably the best portions I have ever had at a Japanese restaurant as well! My chicken teriyaki had large pieces of carrots, peas, and potatoes in it..with rice on the side. Also probably twice as much meat as I normally see. It's our new go to Japanese for sure. read more

Pretty pricy but good food. Most expensive sushi I've had in Poco. But the rolls were different and very good. Free tea and water as with most sushi places. Services was fast and friendly and the place was fairly hip and clean. Only real critiques other than the price was there were no dinner bento boxes and also the tempura veg appetizer was boring , subpar to most other Japanese restaurants and much more expensive. There was one small piece of broccoli though which I haven't seen at many pa,des recently so kudos. All in all not your everyday grab and go but a solid for a nice lunch or weekend dinner. read more

Everything is so so good and fresh here. It is definitely pricier than your regular go to places. It is around $60 for 2 adults if you are wanting to leave full in my opinion. However, very worth it as the presentation and quality is superb! The dragon roll there is amazing, there's pineapple on top which makes it different from the other places which is basically just a california roll and unagi on top. Worth checking out for sure! read more

The staff needs to be trained on customer service and how to treat customers. Our food had hair in it not once but twice. They did change the food and got it made again but coming up with an excuse saying all kitchen staff wear hat so no way it could happen, I am guessing they meant we put hair in it. Then they ask are u sure want the roll again, I ordered to eat not to cancel. The food tasted great but hair twice is not acceptable and plus not offered to have it taken off the bill. read more

Port Coquitlam doesnt have a lot of good japanese restaurants. There are maybe a handle of them that are even worth venturing back to over and over again. Situated in the relatively new neighborhood of Fremont village, kai sushi brings something that is missing in poco and that is a fusion Japanese restaurant that boasts delicious aburi sushi. If yall know miku, they are well known for their flame torched sushi. Though not to the same quality, kai does bring a very good alternative to driving downtown. They have more than just aburi sushi, with good sashimi selection and grilled meats, you will definitely find something that you will like. Staff are nice, ambiance is great and the pricing is decent. If you're looking for a good spot for sushi, kai is a great choice. read more