Came here on a Saturday night and got sat instantly. Food and service were awesome. Ramen and dynamite roll we ordered were delicious and not overly salty like some other ramen spots. Ambiance was great as well and as expected of a sushi spot. Great dinner and close by to our city of Covina. We would definitely come back for a quick ramen fix! My ratings are as follows: Price: 8/10 Food: 8.5/10 Variety: 8/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Service: 8.5/10 Can't wait to come back and try the hot plates. read more

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Loved it! My husband and I were passing by and found this restaurant on maps. He wanted ramen and I wanted sushi and this place has both. I loved the location the interior is so nice and parking is easy and secure. I ordered spicy garlic albacore and he got the ramen it was both delicious! 10/10 Will be coming back. read more

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Ate here on a whim on a Sunday evening and food was tasty! Spicy Miso Ramen hit the spot and the chashu pork on top tasted great. The Spicy Garlic Albacore roll was good too and the rolls were quite large! Not sure if this is the roll size normally or maybe we just got lucky haha. Service was quick, our servers were very kind, and the place was clean. Pretty solid spot. read more

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Apollo is a super friendly and helpful. The food here is consistently good. They have some nice summer drink specials right now, too. read more

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Love this place! Food is awesome and service is even more awesome! I can't eat rice so their sashimi is to die for!! read more

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Hit this spot again just to see if anything has changed and it was still so good! Got the spicy miso ramen and they have 4 levels of heat (I got mild) and it was perfect. Just enough spice to heat it up but not too much where I regretted it after. Kind of wish they had a chicken based ramen but the pork is good regardless. Very generous serving and good price for what you get. Service was very good even for coming in super late which I hadn't realized. Ambiance is very friendly and relaxing -- perfect for a casual date or quick lunch/dinner with a friend. Rolls are BIG and tasty, very fresh. 10/10 still recommend. read more

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Walking into Kaiba, I had big hopes... after all, it's among the top rated Yelp restaurants around. That said, just like going to see a movie that you're excited to see in advance, I'm fully aware that my hopes may have tainted my review a little. Before I go too far off course, let me say it was a solid four and may have been a five without the hopes and a couple of small things. Gwen and I were tired after a long week and wanted to have a nice dinner together. So we pulled up our Empty Nester Yelp list, to see what was close by and also fairly well rated, that we hadn't visited yet. We both love Ramen so we were excited to check out Kaiba. And since it is in La Verne, it was a good option because it's right next-door to us. First impressions were good. It's in a clean strip mall setting and the atmosphere was nice. We didn't wait long, and we were immediately greeted by a friendly server. We were told of the specials and surprised that you could get a $.99 beer, so I got that of course. When they brought the beer out, it looked like a $.99 beer - it was in quite a small glass. As opposed to a former sushi place, we loved where you could get a tall Sapporo during happy hour for four dollars which felt more worth it. Probably good to mention the size but overall, I could've ordered more if I wanted to. We both ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen and shared a basic salad and basic eel roll. The salad was fine, nothing special. The roll was as expected also nothing special but that's OK. It was a basic roll. It was presented a little messy on the plate. When the Ramen came, it looked pretty and smelled great and we were excited to dive in. First thing I noticed was plastic utensils in the form of a soup spoon and I believe the Ramen is in a plastic bowl - black plastic at that. Two big reasons I don't want plastic for my food maybe three. First, it doesn't retain heat. The Ramen was warm-hot, not hot. That's understandable being served in any plastic bowl. Second, this is nearly a five star Yelp restaurant and you're serving food on plastic dishes. I personally try to avoid as much plastic in my life as possible, especially when consuming hot items. And anyone with concerns about heating plastic and food health will tell you that black plastic is certainly want to avoid. I mentioned it to Gwen and because she's so sweet she said, maybe it's not plastic. But I'm pretty certain it is. The Ramen was pretty good - not the best I've ever had - but pretty solid. If I'm having Ramen or Pho, I want it hot. Not lukewarm and not warm-hot. Another issue was a lack of detail in service. We sat for about 20 minutes with all of our dirty dishes in front of us and it wasn't that busy. For those reasons, it was a four and in some ways I could even see close to a three. But these are easily fixable. Invest in proper dishes heated plastic is not good for your consumers nor does it look proper in terms of what you're trying to portray. And although the servers were nice, a little more presence would do. No one even asked if I wanted another tiny beer. read more

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Let me start off my saying 3 things. 1. This is a group rating, 2. Ambience/location was nice for a group lunch 3. Service was good. So food wise, it's a bit tricky. I got the salmon spicy roll and salad with a beer. Price wise, 5 stars, you can't beat a $1 beer. But the roll for me was a 3. The reason I mention a group rating is because the 3 guys that got the ramen bowls raved about it. I completely finished the lunch. And when I asked they said 5 stars. So between the good price point and the high rating on the ramen, I averaged it to a 4. If I come back I would definitely have to try the ramen lunch combo instead of sushi read more

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Kaiba (La Verne) exceeded all expectations! I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen & 3 Gyoza ($15.99 - Lunch Special). It's spectacular! The noodles are firm, springy, and fresh. Its broth is rich, creamy, and savory. Every bite felt like heaven. (Important Note: Currently, there's a Yelp Check-In Promotion! Free Ice Cream, Soda, or Hot Tea for one in-person Check-In.) I arrived at Kaiba (La Verne) on Saturday (around 1:45PM). Parking is easy. The lot is spacious & big. Service felt professional, accommodating, and welcoming. My server (Jayden) worked hard. Jayden maintained a bright cheery demeanor; Jayden was very attentive & quickly assisted me; and Jayden always worked non-stop in the background. My food arrived around 6 minutes and 15 seconds. Very fast!! As mentioned, I found happiness in my meal. This Tonkotsu Ramen felt memorable and special. Its egg is silky, falling apart effortlessly as it hits the tongue. Its chasu is charred, tender, and thick. The broth is creamy and rich. And most importantly, the noodles are bountiful and springy. I felt all my stress seep away with each euphoric bite. In addition, the Gyoza tasted fresh and crisp. Its filling came juicy, and I reveled how each bite left a light crunch. And the Green Tea Ice Cream (Complimentary with Yelp Check-In Promotion) tasted chill, smooth, and refreshing. All in all, the value and quality of this meal felt unmatched. Concerning ambiance, Kaiba (La Verne) felt a little sporadic. It's clean, spacious, and well-ventilated. However, its appearance is a little ugly since folded plastic bags and boxes are sprawled outside in plain view. Still, I appreciated the food photos on the wall. Kaiba (La Verne) also has utility. I appreciated the flat screen TV; it plays the football game. Also, I observed a high-chair for kids, so this location is family friendly. The location also felt spacious with its high ceiling. Overall, I had a lovely, magical experience at Kaiba (La Verne). I am very excited that the hype is genuine. I left full and happy. If you love ramen, this is an easy recommendation. 5 out of 5. "GO!!!!" read more

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Service was great. Very good size portion rolls. Everything tasted good. Would def come back and would recommend to people. We got frer ice cream when we check in through yelp. read more

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Good food, not overly salty but still had good flavors. Would come back for the ramen, extra spicy level. Waitress was nice and food came out in a timely manner. read more

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Enjoyed our dinner very much. Service was terrific. Food came out quickly. We'll be back!

I love the food and the service is great. Food is always fresh and delicious. Restaurant is fresh and very clean. read more

I visited this restaurant with a bunch of coworkers since we left the office late. They were able to sit all seven of us quickly and the service was incredibly fast. The sushi was pretty good and the Udon was delicious. The broth was flavorful. The big thing is the value. This place is not that expensive and everything was delicious for the price. read more

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This place was a recommendation from a friend and boy it delivered! The food was super tasty, a fun selection of rolls beyond the traditional ones but still some old favorites. The wait staff was very attentive which I really appreciated. Nice quick date night spot. read more

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Pros: HUGE specialty rolls -- one order is enough to share, or even make it your own meal. The prices are fair and reasonable for the large portion of food you get. We ordered the crispy rice spicy tuna appetizer and it was large and tasty! I think this + a salad + miso soup would be more than ample food. We also enjoyed the soft shell crab appetizer, a tuna poke bowl, and the Hungry Man roll -- all was delicious! Excellent, attentive, and friendly service with a smile. Ambiance: casual & clean, with ample seating. Free parking in a shopping lot. Con: surprisingly, there is no sushi combo on the menu. There is sashimi, sashimi combo, and even carpaccio made with raw fish, but no sushi combo, which I found a bit odd for a sushi joint. I was really craving some nigiri sushi in combo form. read more

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Great service and very good food. We've been here several times and had the Tonkatsu ramen, tempura udon, salmon collar, poke and the shrimp tempura lunch special. Everything was good. We are glad to have Kaiba restaurant nearby. read more

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What I had: - Tonkotsu ramen (~$14 for lunch) - Spicy tuna on crispy rice ($11.75) - Sapporo ($1) - Sake ($1) How it tasted: - Everything came out deliciously seasoned, hot, and promptly. Why did I give it a four? - Prices are fair, nice ambiance, and prompt and sincere service. Verdict? - Would and have come back three times now. Solid place overall! read more

My favorite ramen spot to go to. It's fast delicious and comfortable and friendly. Check it out read more

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So good and such nice people Energy roll is my favorite They have lunch specials too read more

My girlfriend and I have been on the hunt for a new ramen spot to try and landed on this, this past weekend. My plate wasn't bad, I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. I'm not a big fan of ramen so we usually try to find places that have bowls or something similar. I really liked the amount of chicken I was served. Compared to other places we've been this was a lot! I also tried my girlfriend's noodles and didn't care for them much, but then again I never do care for ramen. My plate also came with a California role, which I didn't enjoy as much as I thought I would. My girlfriend enjoyed her plate, but wished it was spicier. All in all I really liked the amount of food we got. I also have to mention our waiter was super, super nice and attentive! read more

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If you love Garlic, Teriyaki and Ponzu sauce then this is your place. Only dined here for lunch. I tend to gravitate towards the same starters overtime I arrive here. Never disappointed and always a great dining experience. read more

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Food was delicious, service was pretty good. Will definitely come back again. Ordered the spicy miso ramen and tuna sashimi

Wanted to try a different sushi spot with the family, found Kaiba browsing Yelp. The staff here is super friendly (my mom thought we already knew each other) and our order came out very fast. Their roll selection was limited, but they clearly prioritize doing a few well over many poorly. Large, great ingredients, reasonably priced. Kids really enjoyed the beef udon. Seafood udon tasted fresh, not frozen which is unfortunately all too common. And the yellow tail carpaccio was wonderful! read more

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Recently visited for a late night Sunday dinner and enjoyed the service and food. I like that the menu isn't too overwhelming. I tried a few rolls and they were all delicious. My favorite had to be the Spicy Garlic Albacore Roll. The sauce was soo good. The fish was good quality and fresh. The spicy tuna on crispy rice appetizer was also really good. I also enjoyed the complimentary green tea with a check-in. Service was friendly and they checked up on us throughout the meal. It's also very fairly priced for what you get. Will definitely return! read more

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We really enjoyed our dinner here! The tonkatsu was one of the best we've had. We got extra meat, and that helped make it a good size for two of us to share. The servers were all super hospitable and kept checking in with us. The food took a reasonable amount of time and we were able to get in and out in less than an hour. And I checked in on Yelp to get free ice cream! read more

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It's just the best place. Period. The fish is always fresh, the ramen always slaps and the service is unmatched. Apollo last night was not only attentive and kind, he was a riot. We always take family and friends here because we trust that our experience will always top the last time. It's our family's beloved spot. read more

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My sister was craving for Japanese food and decided try here since it was in the same plaza as Magic Tea. The inside was really nice and has lots of seating. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen no spicy and she ordered the Spicy miso ramen mild. We both loved the food. It was delicious and flavorful. I would definitely ordered this again and would like to try other dishes. The staff was very friendly. There is plenty of parking in the plaza. read more

Kaiba is my family's favorite restaurant in the area. Great food, excellent service, 99 cent Japanese beer... who could ask for more? read more

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Always good and fast service! Food is yummy!! Roman to die for. Love the mint lemonade.

Came here on a late Sunday evening with my family and we really enjoyed it. There was plenty of seating. The service was excellent! The food (ramen, sushi, & chicken teriyaki) was delicious. Pricing was fair and they had 99 cent Japanese beer! Even gave a free ice cream dessert for checking in on Yelp. Definitely coming back here in the future! read more

Came for the lunch special, I got the spicy miso ramen and the salmon burrito combination. Food was great and so was the service. My daughter really loved the broth read more

Yummi yummi.....99 cent beer.lots of seats..... large menu. Bring friends and family ...fresh food.....noots...sushi.apps. beer. read more

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Good service and good food . Alway come back here. This is the only Japanese restaurant we go to as regular. read more

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Never disappoints! Sunset roll is my go to here. So good! Service is amazing and the ambiance is fantastic. My family loves Kaiba!

Good ramen spot with average sushi. Great value for the price. Servers are friendly and food comes out quick. Indoor seating is really nice. I would recommend 100%!!! read more

Kaiba never seems to fail. Tonight we decided to try the La Verne location and let me tell you, it's a very nice location. There's plenty of seating space/areas and very friendly and attentive staff. We started with spicy garlic edamame, which did not disappoint at all. Garlic lovers will definitely be pleased. The rolls, what can I say? Very delicious, nicely portioned/sized and reasonably priced. The hungryman roll will definitely get the job done and their yellow tail rolls are very good!! Make sure you check in on Yelp so you can get your free ice cream!! Overall, the new location felt like we were eating at their original location. I definitely can appreciate how spacious this new location is while maintaining great service, reasonably priced and delicious rolls. We will definitely be returning! read more

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Tempura - good. However, the sweet potatoes they left the dent and there was dirt and tasted off so had to spit it out that part. Tempura sauce - it was more on salty seasoning. Spicy miso ramen - it has the kick but if you take away the spicy flavor out.. the broth was nothing special. Can't taste the miso besides it's salty. The pork bone broth ... The flavor didn't come out Tonkatsu ramen - pork bone broth didn't come out broth taste was bland and just pure seasoning Udon - broth was okay. Spicy garlic albacore - portion was good. Fresh it's fresh in regular people standard but it's not fresh enough. I have a very sensitive mouth, if fish is not fresh, my mouth will be a little swollen. I only ate three pieces and got a little bump on my lip. I didn't have much expectations when I walked in even though it has really good rating. It's hard to find a good Japanese or authentic ramenrestaurant in a non-asian city. But if purely based on location then yes, this is good enough place to give thumbs up. read more

I researched my area for great Ramen and this had fantastic reviews. The ramen had the most incredible favor. The spicy tuna roll was great and actually spicy! Yum. Our waiter, Travis, could not have been better. He was attentive and sweet. The prices are reasonable. $1 beer is a big plus. Very comfortable and nice music playing in the background. Can't wait to get back!! Oh. And the free green tea ice cream when you check in is another plus. Delicious! read more

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Always hits! Ordered the hungry man roll and if you're still willing to share you won't go hungry. And though I'm not a soup person, their ramen doesn't have to work hard to convert me. The smokiness, aroma and flavor does it all! Don't miss a trip here where the servers give, the food is delicious, the ambience is clean and aesthetically pleasing and the price.... Just right. PS they have Kirin for $0.99!!! Two max per person, but if you're like me: one is enough. So, take your bestie, spouse and/or family and enjoy. read more

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