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    Kaisen don

    4.0 (464 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Lion king roll
    Corinne P.

    I came here for dinner with my group after pickleball around 9pm. I was craving some sushi and they gave us a night owl menu. I ordered a lion king roll for $14.99 and it was tasty. It hit the spot and had a good amount of salmon on top. The waitress was friendly and patient with my big group. There was 12 of us and they knew how to handle our group very well. Their menu has a big variety but I thought some prices were a little high for certain items. They do give a good portion size and the food came out fairly quick.

    Traditional seating area
    Rue M.

    It was such a treat to visit this lovely gem in San Leandro following our visit to a favorite Korean spa nearby. My friend Holly drove all the way from Sacramento so I was keen to make the trip special in every way. Conveniently located, the restaurant accepts reservations, and there is an option to be seated at regular tables or in a lovely traditional Japanese styled seating area, where you dine seated cross legged! The only hitch is if you do plan to enjoy this seating you must come with socks. Lucky for us, we were able to buy a couple pair of nylons to enjoy the traditional set up! For dinner, we chose the omakase option, which is the chef's choice of some of the most fresh delicate and buttery sushi I've had in a long time. The size of the nigiri was just right, proportioned well with not too much rice and garnishes where it actually made sense as an enhancement, versus a detractor from the freshness of the fish. I also took a chance to order an appetizer of fried chicken knees! They were tasty and exactly how you might imagine them as gristly chewy and very satisfying for an adventurous eater like myself! We finished our meal with a lovely mound of mochi! The staff was so kind and very accommodating, especially after learning my friend had traveled so far to dine with them. I will definitely come back and wish them great success as an exceptional sushi experience in their local area.

    The first coupon from earlier this month clearly states take out. The one T oday does not

    We've been coming here regularly for years and have always really enjoyed our food and experience. However tonight was truly disappointing. Not only was the sushi not as fresh as usual, but they wouldn't even honor a loyal customer discount they sent me. I got a text earlier in the day saying $20 off if I spend $100+. Great, we went that same night. When trying t pay they argued that the coupon was only for take out. However, the coupon did not say that. In the past I have receive other coupons that would say if it was for take out only or dine in only. This one didn't say anything. So I assumed it was fine. Maybe it's my fault I should have asked before sitting down. But they need to ensure their coupons are clear as well. Additionally, we are a family of 5, we have 3 well behaved kids. And we always get placed at the table in the far back by the bathrooms. Today we walked in and there was only 1 other couple inside so almost all the tables open. And they still insisted on sitting us at the far table. This table doesn't even have chairs, just a hard wooden bench that I had to ask to have actual chairs. Disappointing to say the least. It's safe to say that after many years of coming we will not return. Maybe if they had honored their "loyal customer" coupon this would have ended differently. But we definitely did not feel appreciative or valued customer today.

    Smoke duck breast
    Jenny N.

    Super friendly service. Easy to make a same day reservation on the 3rd of July. Can call or make a reservation online~ Small parking lot but abundant street parking around~ It's cute on the inside- it's like a building inside of this place hehe. It's a pretty big space~ We got a variety of things to try as we got there right before happy hour was over. We got 4 pieces of oysters- pretty tasty! Everything was great- from the smoked duck breast, lemon pepper Kama and the nankotsu. I wish there were some dipping sauce of some type for the nankotsu though!

    Alison K.

    AMAZING date spot! Bring all your dates here to impress them. Only if they're a fan of sushi. But actually, the menu is so big that I bet there's something for all the non raw fish eaters as well. So many options. A little overwhelming. BUT all the things we got were soooo good, I'd drop my panties for my date in a heartbeat (jk). We ordered: spider roll, deluxe nigiri set, and the toro don. To pair with the delicious food, we got some draft beer that were comp'd bc I there was only enough for 3/4 of a glass, the dassai sake flight, and ended up getting more dassai 39. Our waitress was so kind and patient. Thank you for the great service! We finally found our special sushi spot. We will definitely be back!

    Interior aesthetic
    John Kevin G.

    Authentic, fresh, and different. Came by lunch hour on a Monday with my cousin, niece, and newborn nephew. We were able to sit at the traditional Japanese tables and I'll say, make sure you wear the right bottoms cause denim was not the best idea. The interior was amazing! You walk into a different world with the hardwood and aesthetics of a Japanese establishment. For drinks, we had some Asashi, a strawberry sake, and another sake. For food, we had a sashimi plate, salmon nigiri, and a beef bowl. Food items tasted fantastic! Drinks were refreshing! Our server was amazing! Having a little one being fussy near the end of our meal, our server was kind enough to warm up some water to dip a baby bottle to feed the nephew. The menu has a variety of items so that everyone in the group can try something to eat. Definitely can't wait to come back and try other delicious items.

    salmon ikura don
    Irena S.

    Had a great experience here for dinner earlier tonight. The oysters were sweet and delicious, and the deluxe sushi combo nigiris were chefs kiss. No crowd on a weeknight early dinner, and I love that they open early for dinner and stay open late. Casual upscale vibes and very Japanese aesthetic decor. Will be back!

    Kaisen Don and Zaru soba
    Abi H.

    I finally had the chance to dine here, late on a Sunday evening after months of saying I would. It was definitely worth the wait! I really do love that Kaisen Don is open super late. It makes our late night sushi cravings satiable, with great quality fish too! We ordered the rice bowl with scallop, crab, ikura, and tamago. The scallop was incredibly fresh and very sweet. The ikura tasted like it was marinated in a yuzu ponzu- an umami bomb of savory citrus! The miso soup was very intriguing, it was packed full of noodles, tofu, mushroom, radish, and carrot! Delicious and filling. I really enjoyed how simple and refreshing the zaru soba was as well. Kaisen Don is a great restaurant for a late night date night. I will definitely be back!

    Shoyu Ramen
    Allan Y.

    This review is for their mushroom soup, which is rich in flavor. I must say it's the best I ever had!!! The service here is top notch and you will not find a more authentic Japanese Sushi Restaurant in the Bay!!!

    Daw M.

    Great spot in San Leandro to grab some sushi :) Lunch quality today was good and service was fast and friendly. I enjoyed my salmon avocado roll. Limited parking with optional street parking. Beautiful decor. Thank you!

    Kurodai Nigiri
    Martin H.

    Pro Tip: You come here for the nigiri not the rolls. The difference in quality of the fish is noticeable. I would ask what fish is in season and order those as they are the freshest. With that said Kaisen don is located in a very unassuming area. The surrounding is filled with car dealerships and it can be easily missed driving by. I recommend driving a bit slow when coming closer to the restaurant. As for parking they have a small lot within the premises of the restaurant itself and have a decent amount of spaces. In terms of the interior it's very charming. You wouldn't imagine this interior with the very lowkey exterior. Depending on your group size you maybe seated tatami style seating with your shoes off. Its a very nice experience if you wanted a nice place to celebrate a special occasion. As for the food this was our first time with friends. They have a very massive menu and we ordered both rolls and nigiri. Based on my tip you can already tell where this is going. Their rolls were strangely not up to par and the amount of rice on the sushi was a bit sparse. The nigiri however was surprisingly really fresh. We ordered all the seasonal fishes and man they were good. It's comparable to a lot of nicer places we've dined at and more accessible. The price point however leans on the more expensive side, so if you are willing to splurge then you will have a great experience but if you're here for the vibes and rolls, its going to be a bit disappointing. Overall, I am definitely coming back despite the price just for the freshness of the fish alone. Looking forward to their live music nights as well and enjoying a nice date here once again.

    Jo Ann D.

    I already can't wait to come back!! We needed a place that was open late for dinner. Kaisen closes around midnight (really big selling point) and I'm glad we came! The space is super warm and inviting. It's big but cozy and they have traditional tatami seating if you wanted to try that, it was raining the day we came so that part of the area was closed. They have a pretty extensive menu and we tried a lot of it! Honestly I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order, everything was so fresh and made really well. My favorites were the spicy garlic edamame, fried oysters, lion king roll, bay scallop roll and sashimi platter. My friend had the beef udon soup which was tasty but the noodles were just slightly too chewy and the beef just slightly tough but still delicious! Service is spectacular. Very friendly and checked on us often. We finished dinner at around 1030 and we asked if they were closing soon but they said they close at midnight and to just enjoy our time. I loved that!

    Deluxe nigiri combo (7 pc nigiri, negitoro roll)
    Jessica D.

    We finally got around to trying Kaisen don for Valentines this year and we were sooo glad we did. The interior is so unique that I'd recommend having a meal here just to experience it. I'm not sure if they did this just for Valentines, but there was loud romantic music playing throughout the meal which was the most amazing ambiance. If this isn't the norm- please do this regularly! Parties of 6+ can sit at the tatami mats, so we were given a table by the window in the main dining area. It would be nice if they allowed smaller parties to book the tatami mats. I was super impressed by the menu. Don't be fooled by the normal menu listed on the website. When you arrive, they'll give you a lengthy specials menu filled with unique items. Overall, the food was good, the fish was fresh, and we would definitely go back. There were a few standout pieces of nigiri that would be must orders. But for San Leandro? The price was a bit higher than I'd value the food and location. Deluxe sushi combo (7 pc nigiri, negitoro roll) - Madai (Red Sea bream): one of the best pieces and the first time I've really loved madai - Kurodai (Blackhead sea bream): ok - Halibut: disappointed by how thin it was - Chu toro: one of the best chu toro I've had in this area. Really, really impressed - Shimi Aji: so good! - Ocean Trout Belly: good - Blue fin tuna: one of the best pieces! - Negitoro roll: this was just okay. The seaweed was a bit tough. - Miso soup: more like a vegetable noodle soup which was interesting. - Scallop nigiri: really good - Hamachi belly nigiri: not my favorite. Light and crispy. - Smoked duck breast salad: not worth $24. The smoked duck was dry and tough

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