This sushi place was absolutely delicious! We honestly haven't tasted sushi this good in a very long time. We didn't expect much at first, but it completely exceeded our expectations. Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. This time we tried several sushi rolls, and we loved all of them -- especially the rice-free options and the sushi burrito. They were incredibly tasty and unique. We're already eager to come back and try the sashimi next time. Also, we were pleasantly surprised that our big order was ready for pick up on time on Friday night! Definitely a place we'll be returning to! read more

delicious! new spot in Van Nuys authentic Japanese restaurant ! everyday all-day buy one get 50% off for any roll! my favorite roll is Salmon Ceviche and 911! there is parking and great service!! read more

Kaiyu Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Pretty solid place new sushi restaurant in Van Nuys. We came here on a Friday night with my son around 6pm and we seated right away. Since it was a new place we didn't wanted to go over board ordering. So the three of us order our own sets and one roll to share. My son ordered the Hachi Sushi Set, it comes with 10pc sushi and salmon cut roll. It was solid and fresh. Fish to rice ratio was perfect. My wife ordered the 2 items Bento, Spicy Tuna Roll and Mix Tempura. She enjoyed it. I got the Premium Chirashi- Every fish was fresh and nicely cut except for the Uni. That wasn't fresh at all. It had a bad taste. Lemon Tail Roll- The roll was good. Service was fantastic and very friendly. Overall, Kaiyu Sushi is solid and I would definitely return. Until my next visit. read more

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Ambiance here includes dimmed lights, very clean and organized. They hablve nice booths and tables to accommodate guests. Sushi bar also has seats and front view of the chefs cooking. The prices are reasonable here and the sushi is fresh. They currently have a promotion where you dine in and you buy one roll get the second half off. I really wanted to try the Wagyu asada so I ordered it. The slices are very rich like butter, in each bite. It can be overwhelming if you are not used to this. The guacamole was delicious and paired up well with the asada slices. The mini asparagus was cute and tasty as well. 5/5 I order another fresh roll: the rainbow roll You can taste the quality of the fish this roll has. They are: tuna, salmon, albacore, yellowtail and shrimp. Each bite was a mouthful for me. The presentation of this roll is beautiful. Each fish add its own pop of color. 5/5 The Lemon Tail roll was the last one: it included spicy tuna and shrimp tempura, yellow tail,and yellow tail ceviche in the middle. This was one had a touch of spicy to it, the sliced Jalapeños gave it a nice kick but hot! so be careful. 5/5 The classic thai iced tea 5/5! Refreshing, not too sweet, delicious and paired up well with my dinner. Overall, a great experience dining in and will come back soon. read more

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Simply amazing! Best sushi in the valley. Service is always great! They try their best to make you feel welcomed. Inside is spacious and cozy. Everything comes together just right to make your meals here amazing! Come try it, you won't regret it! It's so good that you'll start dreaming of coming back before you even leave! read more

Entire experience was mesmerizing like being transported to Japan! Green tea was tasty! Plain udon noodle soup, savory! Sashimi was fresh and delightfully melted in our mouths!! Sushi rolls were delicious! Their entire presentation was extraordinarily spectacular!!! % A+! Our new sushi spot! #sushilovers read more

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This newly opened sushi restaurant is a hidden gem in a non-descript stripmall. Inside is a lovely upscale-modern style restaurant with small booths, a few tables and a sushi bar. It was an adorable place for the impromptu date I had suggested. As of 4/29/26 they did not have a liquor license. So no sake or beer (yet). I won't knock any stars off for that. I ordered cucumber salad, edamame, and two rolls that were delicious. We also tried some crispy rice with spicy salmon and avocado. They have/offer gluten free options on request (tamari, cornstarch breading for the kaarage). I will definitely return to try more items off their extensive menu. Staff was friendly and accommodating. I hope they have a long and prosperous run in this location! This may become my favorite local restaurant. read more

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Kaiyu sushi in van nuys is an intimate sushi restaurant with the freshest fish and tastiest hand roll creations. I love their ultimate salmon roll which comes with fresh salmon inside and out topped with delicious chili crunch. Rolls are about $16 and the best part is they are buy one get one half off when you dine in. They also have chef curated omakase sets if you want a variety of nigiri and of course cooked options as well. Beautiful fish with a side of hot miso soup sounds like the perfect meal to me. My only issue would be that their sushi rice could use a little work! read more

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Presentation, food and service was amazing! Restaurant is very clean. Best sushi I've had in the valley.

Just discovered this place and learned it's been open for about 7 weeks. Mind blown how good the sushi was, very high quality and presentation. Service is exceptional and friendly. I ordered hoshi sushi omakase style , highly recommend. Rice sushi is high quality and perfect portion, doesn't over power the fish and Ikura is not salty which is a hint of quality sushi. Also you must order lime chili soba, it's their speciality dish and won't disappoint. The noodles have perfect texture and subtle chili crunch. Easy to share as an appetizer. The ambiance is great, themed style and cozy. Love the booths sitting! Very excited about this place and will be coming for more. read more

Kaiyu Sushi - Chocolate gelato - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was actually on my way to the Japanese restaurant in the plaza behind you, but when I saw your place on the map and was impressed by your photos, I decided to give you a shot instead. What a wonderful decision that was. Kaiyu is a mostly brand-new restaurant with a very comfortable and nicely-decorated interior. Paintings of feudal Japan adorn the walls of every booth. The menu is colorful and highly varied, but not so varied as to be unable to deliver the promise of quality. I ordered a 2-piece bento. And the first thing you may notice is the quality presentation of every food item. Whoever is in charge has gone the extra mile of providing varied serving dishes and decorations in the spirit of a Japanese kaiseki dinner. (Which is a traditional Japanese multi-course cuisine.) And for the most part the chefs actually adhere to classic kaiseki practices, such as serving sets of dishes in odd numbers which promotes asymmetry, vastly improving the appearance of what might otherwise be considered an ordinary meal. And we always eat with our eyes first, don't we? Bring your girlfriend here. Bring your parents here. Bring your grandma. They'll be happy. Kaiyu is a place that reassures me that going out to try new places is--and will always be--worth doing. To sum it up, it was delicious and I loved it. Come and eat. read more

Kaiyu Sushi - 2-Item Bento, w/ 6-piece sashimi and karaage. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My boyfriend and I came here for the first time tonight and i can't help but say the food was delicious our personal favorite was the citrus mango! the plating was so beautiful and elegant! Blair is such a sweetheart! Always making sure we were doing well! With great conversation (: we will be returning very soon! read more

Kaiyu Sushi - Citrus mango - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It's SO good, we came 3 times in 4 days, and will definitely continue to be regulars here. High quality food, beautiful attention to details, and amazing people, I highly recommend you give them a try! read more

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I saw an Instagram ad pop up for this newly opened spot for lunch, and thought I would give it a shot, since I live so very close by. It's in a strip mall area, so there are a lot of parking spots, however finding one can be challenging at times, but don't let that deter you. Once getting inside, the ambiance is very nice and welcoming. The decor and music playing were very nice and not expected at all. Upon meeting our hostess Blair, she was extremely nice and made us feel at home, and very polite and checked on us throughout the meal. Loved her energy. Me and the partner both got the lunch bento box (great pricing and food is very filling). The food came out as an artistic demonstration and everything looked and tasted amazing. Will definitely be back many more times to come. Congrats on the new opening and for making me a repeat customer! read more

Kaiyu Sushi - Lunch Bento Box - Beef Gyoza, salad, spicy chicken teriyaki, white rice, spicy tuna rolls (and also came with Miso soup with plenty of tofu) - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely spectacular sushi. The fish quality is outstanding, and every piece is thoughtfully crafted with perfect balance and nuanced flavors. You can tell a lot of care goes into the rice, the seasoning, and the overall composition of each bite. The chef is easily among the top-tier sushi chefs in the San Fernando Valley. His attention to detail and consistency really stand out, and the meal feels refined without being pretentious. If you appreciate high-quality fish and well-executed sushi, this place is a must-visit. I'm excited to see this restaurant getting the recognition it deserves. P.S. The agedashi tofu was prepared with firm tofu instead of the typical soft tofu. read more

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I am incredibly particular with sushi. I was especially skeptical as this place was still new without the backing of reviews. When I saw the cow on the front I almost hesitated further. But man, my husband and I are so glad we gave this place a shot as it over exceeded even my highest expectation. The sushi is premium quality, fresh, flavorful and melts in the mouth with every bite. The Sushi chefs and waiter were warm, kind and very inviting. Even the garnish of micro-greens and onions were exquisite. It's been a while since I've tasted sushi this fresh without having to wait for over an hour or endure unpleasant staff. This place is a gem and even though it's 35 miles away from us, is well worth it and now our favorite sushi place. Ambiance is clean, modern and even romantic. We will be back Kaiyu! read more

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Such a charming sushi place for the valley. The ambiance is top tier simple decor but cutesy. There are little booths to sit in. The service was excellent the appetizers came out within 5 minutes of us ordering. The sets are worth the price! The rolls are buy one get one 50% off. We got pretty full for a decent price. Love the extensive menu. The presentations of all the dishes was beautiful. Definitely worth it to check out. read more

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Service was 11/10. Super. Food as 10/10. Crispy rice thingy was great. Gyoza fried yummy. Yakisoba "reminded me of Japan" read more

Really good food and have good quality. Good service and very friendly. We enjoyed with we meal and will come back soon. This will be my favorite sushi place :) read more

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Seriously some of the best sushi I've had in a long time. The service was incredible, we got recommended a great roll by the chef. And the staff was so kind and helpful. Sushi 10/10. So fresh and delicious. cannot recommend enough. read more

Excellent quality, flavor and portion sizes! I got 2 Bento boxes, salmon lovers roll, mix sashimi, beef gyoza and mix tempura. Everyone loved all the dishes!!! read more

Kaiyu Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is my new favorite spot for sushi in the mid valley. The fish is some of the best quality. Service is awesome and prices are fair. Also good atmosphere. read more

Kaiyu Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm a sushi lover and have been all over the Los Angeles area for many years. Kaiyu Sushi is just hands down the best!!! Kaiyu just opened and some team members came from another sushi place here in the Santa Clarita Valley. I literally had to hunt down their new restaurant because I knew it would be fire!!! They surpassed all my expectations! You can't go wrong in anything you order but their carpaccios and Wagyu are the bomb! It's like you've gone to heaven! The team - Blair, Mark, Jay, and Mike are talented, warm and kind. They make you feel so special! Prices are reasonable. Seriously, why go anywhere else?! read more

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Wow ! Service , atmosphere , presentation and taste ...five stars all around . If you are looking for a cozy brunch lunch or dinner this is the pace in Van Nuys . Highly recommend snow cone and caterpillar roll . The buy one get one half off special is clutch especially with how gas is now a days . Thank you Kaiya Sushi and our wonderful server Blair for a wonderful Sunday experience. read more

This place is service is top notch and friendly. The place is so cute inside we loved the decor. Come around 8:30-9:00 pm when it's quiet. Everything on the menu looks amazing! It was our first time and we tried Hoshi Sushi sampler and the Katy Oremium set with Wagyu upgrade. Both were fantastic and portions were great. We will definitely be back! Thanks Kaiyu!! read more

A welcome alternative in the valley to be sure. Great atmosphere to enjoy some great sushi

Really loved all of the food I got. Wagyu Asado, Ika Geso, and the Ceviche. It was all so fresh and delicious. I actually asked the staff why it tastes so unique and special. They mentioned that it was all made from scratch and that they add a healthy amount of love and passion into each dish. I couldn't agree more with that read more

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This just opened and we've fallen in love with it. It's our new favorite sushi place. They have some unique dishes and the staff are lovely. They have 50% off for some dishes if you dine in. The vibe is lovely. (They just remodeled) read more

I loved this place. The atmosphere, service, and food quality was on point. My server Blair was so accommodating, I felt at home. I was on a Mom and Son lunch date at this place was the business. read more

Absolutely delicious sushi. Fish was very fresh and the flavors of the rolls were very good. I got a rainbow roll and one of the rolls with truffle oil. Presentation was beautiful and the prices were fair. Best sushi I've had this side of the valley. Staff was kind and attentive and the space looks nice. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Kaiyu Sushi - Rainbow roll - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wow- this place is fantastic! Rolls were all fresh and incredibly tasty and the service was outstanding. Huge menu and can't wait to go back and try the Ramen! read more

the absolute best sushi in the valley. extremely friendly staff and chefs! very accommodating and helpful, the menu is HUGE in a great way. MUST TRY!! read more

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I was impressed by the beautiful interior and inviting atmosphere. The meal was excellent, with very fresh, high-quality food. The server was friendly, and the service overall was great. I really love this place! read more

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SO happy this place opened up! Delicious sushi at good prices (buy one get one half off) and really nice ambiance in a cozy space. The service was also great - they were really sweet and mentioned that they just opened a week ago. Can't wait to go back. read more

Kaiyu Sushi - Citrus Mango roll! - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow!!! Incredible quality. Incredible service. Food tasted soo good. Ambiance was calm and welcoming. Highly recommend!!!!

One of the best sushi I've had!! The server was super friendly and the chefs definitely knew what they were doing. All the dishes were not just aesthetically pleasing but very fresh and savory. Will be back soon :) read more

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I don't normally ever write reviews, but this place was such a hidden gem I felt like I had to share. I was skeptical at first with how perfect the pictures looked, but I decided to give it a try... and wow the food was just as perfect as the pictures. I'm normally very picky with Japanese and sashimi but their food was beyond incredible and exceeded my expectations. Our server was so kind and the atmosphere was very clean and comfortable. Trust me and give this place a try! read more

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Kaiyu was delicious! Small strip mall spot, step inside and it's an adorable and clean interior. Really cute decorations. The sushi was fresh, reasonably priced, and beautifully presented. Great service. We will be back! read more

Good food,nice environment, great service,affordable prices, definitely recommend this place

This place is brand new, & it's amazing! I had the Hoshi Sushi, which is the Chef's Choice Omakase Sushi & it was some of the best sushi I've had outside of Japan! This place is a hidden gem, and it is a little bit hidden but come find them because you won't be disappointed in the atmosphere is amazing too! read more