Owner is incredible! We asked about decor & he explained the history behind so many pieces! Beautiful establishment with authentic decor. on top of all that everything we had from the menu was delicious! Will be back! read more

I honestly haven't written a review in a long time, but this place deserved one. Bell was our server and she was so sweet, helpful, and knowledgeable. She took the time to explain the menu and helped us decide what to order, which made the experience so much better. Woojin, the owner, was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. He even surprised us with a few extras, which was such a thoughtful touch and really showed how much they care about their guests. Everything we ordered was amazing. The sushi was super fresh, the ramen was so flavorful and comforting, and the gyudon was packed with tender, delicious beef. Honestly, every bite was so good. You can tell they genuinely care about both the food and the people who walk through the door. We'll definitely be back, and I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and even better hospitality. read more

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I wanted to try this place after hearing many good things. The decor was cute and general vibes of the place were great. The takoyaki did not have enough octopus. I kept chewing and almost missed it! The chicken thigh skewers were borderline dry and only tasted like teriyaki. It was missing the charcoal flavor that you would find with most yakitori. The beef tataki was cut extremely thick and was not what I was expecting out of the dish (usually very thinly sliced beef). The hand rolls were not bad, but also were not worth for the price. This seems to be the case for the other sushi dishes on the menu. Our server was also extremely attentive - to the point of being borderline annoying. There was a point where my friend and I were talking and they had almost taken away a plate with food we were still working on. That said, the servers were all genuinely very nice. Service at the beginning was also a bit odd. We had put in our appetizer and drink order, but then at least 2 other servers stopped by to try to take our order when someone already put our order in. Unsure if there are issues with organization for service. My biggest issue is price-point. I know this place is located in downtown Birmingham, so that automatically bring up the prices at least 20%; however, I did not feel there was value here, aside from the ambiance of the restaurant. There is an oversaturation of Japanese restaurants in the Metro Detroit area. You are more than guaranteed to find places of better value among them. read more

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Pros: *After we got off to a rough start with getting seated for our reservation, Thayer saved the night with his great personality and terrific service (thanks for the ice cream!) *The spicy tuna on crispy rice was delicious. *We loved the extensive sake selection and had fun trying different kinds in the sake flight. Cons: *Some of the worst music I have ever heard in a restaurant. It was noticeably bad and took away from the atmosphere. *Seems they are still working out the kinks with the service. *The hand rolls, gyoza, and spicy edamame did not wow me. read more

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What a fantastic dining experience! From the moment we arrived, the entire evening was enjoyable. The jalapeño martini was easily one of the best cocktails I've had--perfectly crafted, flavorful, and with just the right kick. It was definitely a highlight of the evening. Our group had such a great time watching the chef at the iron griddle. He was incredibly entertaining and added a fun, interactive element to the meal. Not to mention delicious!It was the kind of experience that had our entire group engaged and laughing. The support staff also deserves a lot of credit. They were attentive, friendly, and constantly making sure we had everything we needed. We never felt overlooked, and we never had to ask twice for anything. That kind of attentive service makes such a difference in creating a memorable dining experience. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and I especially loved that each room has its own unique look and personality. There's a lot to take in, and the atmosphere makes you want to linger and enjoy the experience rather than rush through dinner. Overall, this was a wonderful evening from start to finish. Great drinks, entertaining food preparation, attentive service, and a beautiful setting made it a memorable experience. I will definitely be back! read more

I heard a lot of positive feedback on this place but I wasn't impressed. I did like how the place was re-decorated from the previous owners. And our waiter was very friendly, greeted us immediately, told us about the restaurant name and the menu. We tried potato croquettes appetizer - Korokke - it was pretty good. We also tried two different sushi rolls and both were fine but I can't say I was impressed, especially for the price point. I think this is a one time visit restaurant for me. read more

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LOVED the ambiance, loved the service, LOVED the food! Food was extremely fresh and came out pretty quick. Shoutout Evan & Jackie, excellent!!! read more

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Excellent lunch special sushi combo with hand rolls and homemade fried dumpling. The sashimi is so fresh and the cut is very thick. Definitely a must try if you like raw fish read more

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Delicious food and the service was super friendly. I was in the area for work and this a was a pleasant experience. read more

Kaishin Izakaya - Wagyu nigiri and roll Kaishin Tonkotsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Great to have a new authentic Japanese restaurant in Birmingham! The staff were all very friendly. I would honestly give this place a 4.5* but I'm only allowed to give full stars. Anyways, the food was overall pretty good, would recommend and will return! We started with the gyoza and takoyaki. I thought the gyoza was great, very juicy filling with a nice crisp from the pan fry. The takoyaki was pretty good as well, perfect size for a single bite. Some places don't cook the batter enough and it comes out tasting a little doughy but this place got it just right. Next were the 4 hand rolls (temaki). I would say each hand roll is two bites each. The spicy salmon had good flavor and was well balanced. The eel was probably the best one in my opinion, the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and umami flavors. The spicy tuna was also well made. I didn't care for the shrimp tempura as much, not sure if it was too much tempura batter but it tasted a little heavy. The kaishin tonkotsu was okay. Toppings included onion, corn, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, scallions, nori, chashu pork, and a marinated egg. I was hoping the broth would be a little bit richer like other tonkotsu. The marinated egg was good. Chashu was on the thin side, I liked how they torched it to give it some smoke. My fiancee ordered the katsu curry, it was good. Crispy katsu was a plus. Other than that, it's what you would've expected. Matcha ice cream was also pretty good and it was a welcome surprise! Our waitress gave us a couple scoops on the house and we enjoyed it. I'd say you should give this place a try! read more

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Stopped in for lunch on a weekday with my dad. He ordered off the lunch menu and I just got a couple classic rolls since it was my first visit. We sat outside and never went inside so I can't comment on the ambiance, but the service was fantastic. We were checked on often and helped with the menu. Dad got the sushi and sashimi set ($28). It included 2 pcs of gyoza, 2 hand rolls, 3 pcs of nigiri and 3 pcs sashimi and a miso soup. Plenty of good for lunch at a very reasonable price. The miso was one of the best we've ever tried. The fish was incredibly fresh and basically melted in our mouths. Would definitely come back for this--and bonus points because the presentation was fantastic too. I had the spicy tuna and the spicy salmon rolls. Each come with 8 large pieces filled with plenty of fish. I'd say these are slightly larger than your usual sushi rolls and so fresh and delicious. We do wish the lunch menu had some rolls on it, but overall we couldn't have been happier with our lunch. We will definitely be back. read more

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I got the sushi tacos which I think are too small for the price point. The chirashi bowl was delicious and I got the kaishin futomaki is was excellent. I recently reordered the kaishin futomaki and chirashi online and it was made different than when I dined in. The futomaki tasted like a completely different roll. I ordered the kawaii roll and honestly wasn't impressed by the flavor or the price point. The negi toro was excellent besides the bones I had to spit out while eating. I love the quality of the fish but umami factor seems to be missing. read more

Kaishin Izakaya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Authentic Japanese. Professional and classy staff. Everything tasted fresh and exceptionally prepared. One of the best Japanese restaurants / sushi spots in Michigan. read more

Kaishin Izakaya - A delicious Spicy Salmon and Avocado Roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

The food was delicious! Interesting combinations of sushi but very tasty' I tried the katsu curry (YUMM) and the yaki udon noodles. My server Gina was the best! She made the experience more enjoyable. Thank you Gina! read more

Really great addition to downtown Birmingham. True Izakawa feel. Food was great. Service was attentive. read more

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Upon arriving the service was fantastic! The staff were very welcoming. We enjoyed the traditional Japanese feel especially the bidet in the bathroom ! Each dish was cooked to perfection and the hot sake complimented every bite. read more

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Food was great, service was just awful. One of the 4 people in our group didn't even get their food until everyone else had finished eating. Had to ask multiple times where her food was. Super bummed about this. Hope service improves. read more

Thrilled to have a Japanese restaurant open in Birmingham. The food, ambience, and service were too nop notch. We will definitely be going back read more

Kaishin Izakaya is my new favorite restaurant in Birmingham. The uni was super fresh and the roe was excellent too. Flown in from Hokkaido. Everything tasted high quality and well prepared, and the food tasted genuinely authentic. Definitely one of the best Japanese spots in the area. Will be coming back soon! read more

Kaishin Izakaya - Uni and spicy salmon hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Great food and service! Chicken thigh yaki and karai tuna roll were great! Karai shishitos were great too

We ordered a lot - the midnight roll is probably the best sushi roll I've ever had, and I eat a lot of sushi. The yellowtail sashimi could've used jalapeños or lemon or some flavor to it but overall everything was good, would come back and try more for sure read more

Adam is the goat, service was amazing and never had an empty cup of Diet Coke. Love these guys as they are chill and friendly.

Fresh... Delicious... Best pan fried dumplings ever... staff still finding their sea legs, but I'm sure that will improve with time. Nice intimate atmosphere. read more