I wanted to try out more sushi places in the area and thought this place had interesting variety of selections. We ordered the hamachi carpaccio - this was very saucy and citrusy, almost little too saucy imo. I wanted the flavor of the hamachi to be brought out more but it kind of drowned in the sauce. Comparing to other carpaccios I've had. The sumo roll was protein packed which I liked and the fish were fresh. The kamikaze was great and loved the taste. The butterface roll was my favorite as the lemon slices went well with the salmon! The issue was with the server experience; i had written down the order in my notes and one asked to reiterate what i ordered and so i did. We got two kamikaze rolls when we only ordered one. When I asked about this, the server didn't seem happy and made us feel like it was our fault. I don't think I would come back again. The prices are pretty affordable though. read more

We come here regularly. Always a satisfying meal at a great price. Big portions and the sushi is great.

The foods here are good price, taste great and in continent location in Milpitas, right across street from Milpitas buffet. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Dragon roll vegetarian roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

Alfredo - 5/5 service - the man, he was super attentive and would get what we asked for right away while assisting other guests. We had asked another server for drinks but never received it. AYCE menu - 3/5 - limited, some rolls weren't offered and the special items (best items) were 1 order per person and/or small Salmon Nigiri was good thick pieces but too much rice. Appetizers can be skipped, some seem a bit undercooked, gyoza wrapper was different Cleanliness - 2.5/5 - ice cups for our drink had rice on the outside of one cup and inside of another Table was clean though. We came here before they even offered their AYCE, so if/ when I come back, I'd probably just do the standard menu. read more

Unassuming place. Affordable food, large selection. Great place to check out. I have gone here twice with family and friends and I enjoy the times that I have eaten here they have huge portions. It's good to share. One can say that this is a hole in the wall because the storefront is very insuring in the parking lot is kinda sus because of some homeless who walks often times in that area. But if you want to try something good, go here read more

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A good waiter makes customers leave.A racist waiter, and a kind-hearted racist old man. Do not come to eat here at all: the sushi and raw fish did not taste fresh. Shortly after eating, I started feeling stomach discomfort. The cooked dishes were also not very good. The menu presentation was confusing and somewhat misleading. One sushi item had a photo placed next to it that did not match what was actually served, even though the description listed similar ingredients. What I received was clearly not the sushi shown in the picture. Since it was not what I ordered, I did not eat it, but I was still charged $1.50 per piece for the uneaten roll. Also I am not sure if a normal customer can just walk in their back counter place, their food safety is concerning, that there is a customer (shown in picture below) not only walk to their back counter filming us and are also help defending them with no reason... When I politely asked the server about the discrepancy between the photo and the dish served, the situation escalated unexpectedly. The server suddenly raised their voice and began questioning me in an aggressive tone. He was also keep making a racist hand gesture that made the interaction uncomfortable. I felt disrespected during the exchange. I do want to mention that an older server at the restaurant was kind and professional, and I appreciated their attitude. If tipping individually were possible, I would have been happy to tip that person. The interior is very minimal, with only tables and chairs and little decor. Overall, this was not a pleasant dining experience. read more

Went to Kakuna Sushi for dinner on a weeknight. I haven't been here in a while--last time was just for takeout. They've since renovated and expanded into the space next door, so there's a lot more seating now. It was really busy, with lots of families and big groups, but we were still seated right away. The space is definitely great for larger parties. That said, the room was really echoey, which dulled the overall dining experience. We ordered the Lion King, Skittles, and 49ers rolls--Skittles was my favorite! I also got the Nigiri Moriawase for myself, and my boyfriend and I shared the rolls. The nigiri had a great variety (tuna, shrimp, salmon, unagi), and for around $25, it was a great value. The fish cuts were thick and fresh, and there wasn't too much rice, which I appreciated. I've always liked how affordable the rolls are at Kakuna, and the menu has a really solid variety for both sushi lovers and those who want non-raw items. My first visit to Kakuna was in their fremont location, and glad to see that they've expanded to a few more locations! Service was attentive once we got going--they kept our waters filled and were friendly, though it did take a little while to flag someone down at first to place our order. Overall, a great casual sushi spot with good value and variety. Just be prepared for a louder environment if it's a full house! I still really like their rolls for the variety and affordability, but I think I'm more inclined to pick up for takeout in the future and eat in the comfort of my own home. read more

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We arrived here for late dinner. We didn't expect a lot, but almost rolls are so good. I recommend these rolls if you like some sweet food. It's full and all services are good too read more

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Did the AYCE. The 90 minute timer starts when you sit down. It takes 30 minutes for them to get to your table with ginger, water, wasabi and to take your order. It takes another 30 minutes for the food to get to you, so by that time you're an hour in. You would have to place an order the moment your first order arrives. Food was so bad. The spicy tuna was mush, think baby food. Would skip on all the rolls, everything tastes the same. I guess the only nice thing I could say was the oysters were good but not enough to get me to come back. The server avoided eye contact, did everything but her job lol we had to wave down the manager but he was super nice and was able to help us each time. Place is a bust! Would not return. read more

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My friend and I were having a very late lunch and the happy hour here starts at 4, so we headed here. We took advantage of the buy 3 specialty rolls, get 1 free happy hour deal. 49ers (5/5): This roll is topped with scallop and salmon with tempura shrimp inside. The fish pieces were massive and great bang for your buck because the scallop pieces were big too. I really like this roll because it features two of my favorite fish. Dynamite roll (5/5): This roll is topped with torches escolar and fried soft shell crab on the inside. I've always thought escolar was okay, but I really liked how it tasted torched. The smokiness bring out the underrated flavor of the escolar. The deep fried crab added an extra layer of texture and flavor that gives you a unique flavor. However, my favorite part was the sauce on top. Hokkaido roll (4/5): This is a very raw roll and I definitely recommend if you really like it raw. This comes with a salmon avocado roll, with spicy bay scallops on top. The scallop wasn't spicy at all, so that was good for me. Despite being two great sushi fish that I really like, I don't think it works well together, but I still enjoyed it. Dragon Roll (4/5): Very typical and traditional, but loved how big the unagi pieces were. Overall Kakuna is still my favorite place in SJ read more

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Pretty good quality sushi for a good price!! When I'm not dining in, I love to get their party trays to go. They have so many options with various price ranges. My favorite rolls are the crunchy mango, lion king and their sashimi is thick cut and fresh. On the weekend and dinner, it can get busy so I recommend coming outside of those peak times. read more

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Never disappoints for some tasty sushi rolls and bento boxes. Decent prices compared to other sushi shops in the area. This visit, I came for their sashimi! The Sashimi Deluxe ($45) included Salmon, Salmon Belly, Escolar, Fatty Tuna, Albacore, and Yellowtail. Shockingly, the yellowtail was my favorite! So fresh and sliced generously. The presentation was also really cute on a staircase. Service is a little slow and the interior is simple, but this is a good spot to bring groups. A lot of seating inside! Came here for a date and the ambiance was okay, no music playing... but there was baseball on the TV. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sashimi Deluxe - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

I ordered from here for take out. The fish was so fresh and everything tasted delicious. The portions were large and reasonably priced. read more

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I am a couple weeks late on my review of this fine establishment. It is my new favorite sushi restaurant. My pro tip for you is to go with the deluxe chirasi if you're into sashimi. It comes with so much fish that it can even get nauseating in a good way. + Deluxe chirasi is a generous bowl of fresh sashimi over sushi rice. It is by far one of the best I've had ever. (5 stars) + Service is great with our food coming within minutes upon ordering. (5 stars) + Sashimi presentation is like a colorful sculpture of fish but you only get 9 cuts so be sure to get appetizers if this is all you're ordering. Love the fresh grated wasabi. (4.5 stars) + Bento beef teriyaki is a generous portion of basically sliced flank steak cooked medium well with a light drizzle of teriyaki sauce. (4 stars) + Many different add-ons available for the bento but we just got the vegetable tempura which was standard. (4 stars) From the outside looking in, Kakuna looks underrated. It's certainly not a "first date" type of place. However, it's a foodie's sushi go to spot if you want quality food. Can't wait to come back. read more

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RUNNNNNN! My team and I came here for lunch for a special occasion. We were excited, happy, and honestly just craving some sushi. I also brought my service dog with me. When we walked in, there was only one waiter working, and he already looked extremely annoyed. At first, we didn't take it too seriously because it was lunch time and he seemed busy. But then he immediately told me, "Dogs are not allowed." I explained that my dog is a service dog and is well trained. He didn't really respond, but kept giving us the same angry face. After we were seated and placed our order, he suddenly came up to me out of nowhere and said in a very aggressive tone, "THIS IS NOT A SERVICE DOG. YOU NEED TO MOVE TO ANOTHER PLACE WITH YOUR DOG." Excuse me? He then said, "He keeps moving." My dog was literally under the table next to me, quiet, not barking, not bothering anyone, and not causing any distraction. He is a living animal, not a statue, so yes, he may move a little. But his leash was very short, so it was impossible for him to move around the restaurant anyway. I even showed the waiter my service dog certificate and doctor's note, which I should not have had to provide in the first place. I told him, "First of all, this is my service dog, and you cannot just decide he is not one. Secondly, if he ever barks or disturbs anyone, I will absolutely move. But he has been quiet and under the table the whole time. Lastly, please do not talk to me that way." After that, he walked away with the same bad attitude. Then we waited a very long time for our food, and honestly, after the way he treated us, I was genuinely worried about whether something might happen to our food. That is how uncomfortable he made the whole experience. What was supposed to be a nice team lunch turned into a weird, stressful, and completely unnecessary situation. His attitude was rude, aggressive, condescending, and honestly ridiculous. There was no kindness, no professionalism, and no basic respect. My team and I will not be coming back. I really hope this restaurant trains staff better on how to treat service animals and, more importantly, how to treat human beings. A simple respectful conversation would have made all the difference. read more

Cool place, and you can BYOB, haven't seen that since I was in Maui. So, no sale for lunch ;( We ordered a few dishes and some nigiri. Service was good, food was tasty and super affordable. I think we just happened to arrive before closing and the "no sake" thing threw me, but I'd def return. read more

I am a big fan. Great menu. Delicious food. I wish there was a noise dampened, it gets loud. But the food makes up for the noise. read more

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Food portions were a good size and prices were very fair, but the food wasn't very traditional in the sense. If you're looking for good prices that will fill you up definitely check it out. The deep fried rolls were good, some of the others were a bit too much. Quality of fish was ok. read more

Can speak to only takeout experience. The sushi was good, especially the salmon and hamachi. Toro wasn't great. Great place for rolls as the ones we got were tasty. Sushi rolls were priced reasonably as most of the rolls were under $15. We did takeout and had a good experience. For those looking for gluten free celiac friendly sushi, this place was careful with their cuts and maki rolls. read more

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If you want AUTHENTIC sushi this is definitely not the place. HOWEVER, for American sushi this is where it's at. The rolls we had were The Bay, Lion King, Charizard, Gaijin, and Nutcracker. The bay was really creamy is really good a little heavy for me personally but definitely would hit for some people. Lion king I had here was definitely the best in the bay. Gaijin is really refreshing with the cilantro and I like how the sauce is not that heavy so we could really taste the fish. Charizard is just a balanced with the creaminess and tasting the fish, it was our tables favorite. Nutcracker was experimental with pesto creams and nuts. It tasted not bad but for me the nuts were a little too much. Overall the service is pretty seeing that a customer didn't like something and they offered to remake it or make something else, and the place is clean and tidy. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

I really liked this place. They have a lot of different stuff on the menu, including a few sushi rolls that are baked. I only came here once, but am excited to go a second time and try some of the rings on the menu I was too full to order the first time. The prices are so cheap and food quality was pretty good. Definitely good value. read more

Good price, good quality, good service, comfy inside dinning...clean, clean bathroom, good size read more

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Came here on a Friday evening as part of a big group reservation! The restaurant was pretty large and has a decent amount of seating inside, but they were still pretty packed! ~The Food~ The menu here is huge, they have quite a large variety of sushi rolls, noodles, and bento boxes. - Kakuna roll ($14.99): I ordered the Kakuna Roll, which had crab, spicy tuna, and onions on the inside, topped with torched salmon, spicy mayo, miso, unagi sauce, scallion, and tobiko! I thought they were pretty generous in their portion of crab and spicy tuna on the inside of the roll, which I really appreciated! However, I think they did go a bit overboard with the sauce on top, in my opinion! I think the combo of all those sauces was a bit overwhelming. The ambiance is very casual; it was a pretty packed night, so it was actually quite loud. Overall, if you enjoy more complex style rolls with lots of sauce, I would recommend this place! Personally, wasn't exactly my favorite type of sushi, but it was not bad! read more

Kakuna Sushi - Kakuna roll ($14.99) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

Kakuna had a great happy hour deal to get two standard sushi rolls and a bowl of miso soup for $12, so me and my friend went for an impromptu early dinner. The restaurant is nice and clean, and we got our food quickly. Nigiri pieces tasted great, especially the salmon belly. My only disappointment was that a few pieces of my salmon avocado roll had very brown avocado. I didn't eat those pieces. Still very much a solid sushi spot with nice happy hour deals. read more

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A solid sushi place with solid service! Also greatly priced with rolls under $15 that I do not see often anymore. I love that this is in fact Kakuna the Pokemon as well because you'll see it on their uniforms! We got (left to right) the Chainsmoker, I forgot the middle one (), and OMG; takoyaki and mixed tempura (forgot to snap a pic)! All rolls were really good especially the chainsmoker -- it's topped with bacon and has cream cheese in it. Two things that actually go very well in a sushi roll. The middle one's top fish is seared so that was really delicious! And the OMG has fried mangosteen to pair and it is very yummy together! Both appetizers were also great. read more

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Sushi is one of my favorite foods and I crave it a lot. Kakuna satisfies that craving all the time. They have so many specialty rolls and I love trying new ones each time I go. The price and quality is better than most in the area. I prefer this location to the one in San Leandro. It's not anything special but well worth the price and that's what keeps me coming back. Service is pretty quick and ambiance is nothing special but it's clean so nothing to complain about either. read more

Kakuna Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Milpitas, California

Went at lunch and service was good. Rolls were high quality and fish was pretty fresh.

This marks my top sushi place in Milpitas with their affordability, quality, and it's lowkey. I believe they recently expanded their restaurant because there were only a few tables before. We saw an extended room this time making the place a lot bigger filled with tables. Staff was friendly. I specifically love their sushi rolls here - it has great portion and their price is within a reasonable range. They have SO MANY different options. Kakuna - crab, spicy tuna, fried onion with salmon, spicy mayo, miso, unagi sauce, scallion, tobiko. They torched the salmon resulting in a subtle smokey taste. It was great. Dragon - classic but love it how they put crab and shrimp tempura inside. 49ers - lemon slices with salmon and scallops. Fresh and scallops surprisingly went well with the ingredients. Normally, it's always with salmon. read more

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WELP TOOK A GAMBLE ON TRYING KAKUNA AND IT WAS A FLOP I beg you, do NOT get the pork belly bento... The pork belly meat came out room temperature. I did not even want to take the leftovers home because it was so unappetizing. For rolls, we ordered the Kakuna roll, Mt Fuji roll, crunch roll and lion king roll. Out of everything, the kakuna roll was the only item that was decently good that I would reorder. Everything else was either passable or below standard When we were getting seated, I noticed the booth was dirty with crumbs and I asked the girl that was seating us for a napkin so I could clean it. She instead asked us to sit somewhere else. I politely said, "Oh no worries, if I could just get a napkin, this spot would be find." She ROLLED HER EYES WHILE LOOKING AWAY... wow that threw off the mood real hard from the beginning. My whole group noticed the attitude she gave for such a measly ask of a napkin. The other servers were nice, it did seem a little short staffed though The restaurant itself is pretty bare with little decoration. The parking lot or area isn't situated in the nicest area The positive of this restaurant is that the price is very affordable with most sushis rolls ranging from $12-$17. Unfortunately, it comes at the cost of quality Overall, I will not be back :( even though it's a good deal for sushi, I won't sacrifice my taste buds to save a buck or two read more

Amazing food and great service!! Food and drinks came out fast!! Would definitely go back again with friends!!

Came here on Sunday Dinner with the family , to my surprise it's actually quite busy since there are other sushi places nearby. Not knowing what to expect especially first time trying this joint, this restaurant hit all the right notes . Creative sushi rolls, fresh sashimi offerings , ramen, bento meals are all in the menu. We've ordered Sashimi deluxe, delectably arrange in a platter, mixed fish sashimi platter with special sweet sauce, Simba and Hot Mess sushi rolls, Saba bento and spicy ramen. All were delicious. The only fault there was that mixed sashimi platter has too much sauce. We've finished what we've ordered and left satisfied . Will try again there other offerings next time. read more

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Legit, fresh, and delicious rolls. I was craving rolls and they do also have ramen, udon, tons of appetizer options and bento boxes if you aren't feeling like eating rolls. Came at opening time 11:15am and were warmly greeted by staff. The menu is broken down into sections for raw, non raw sushi rolls which I liked a lot because I don't really eat raw. So it was easier to target the non raw sushi's and they have a vast selection. Here's what we ordered: Lion King: $14.95 (4/5) Baked roll with super creamy top and gooey inside and all warm. The rice was a little harder on this one but i think because it's baked....But it was still good Dragon Roll: $14.95 (5/5) Fresh avocado and eel Yum O. Cant really go wrong with this. Ichiban Roll: $15.99 (3/5) Baked roll which shrimp, and spicy creamy scallops on top. The sauce is really really spicy so just beware. I couldn't eat too much bc it was but may you can! Kakuna Roll: $14.99 (4/5) This has to be good since it's their signature roll named after the place. It has spicy tuna inside and torched salmon on top. So since it was torched I had to try it since it wasn't all raw, and I can do a bit of spicy tuna. This was really good and the torched salmon gave presentation and taste. Chirashi bowl: $29.95 (4/5) My friend ate this since she loves raw sashimi. The bowl looked super fresh and they weren't skimpy on the size of each sashimi pieces. They were pretty thick! Along with all the toppings she really enjoyed this! Overall I would come back to order more. The kitchen seemed really busy with to go orders and well but that didn't hinder the service! I would definitely come back to try different rolls and dishes! read more

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Food: 4/5 If you are craving sushi and you are on a budget, you are not going to find better. Definitely some decent quality fish and pretty solid sushi rice. We have been to this place many times and it hits when the craving comes and you dont want to break the bank. It also has a great selection from raw rolls to baked rolls. Definitely not the best sushi you will ever have but if you want sushi on a budget, this is the place to come. Service: 3/5 Pretty simple: they take your order, pour you ice water, and bring out the utensils and condiments. After that, they simply bring out your food. They do not check in afterwards unless you request it. Simple service and help when requested: nothing special. Ambiance: 3/5 Simple restaurant with a good amount of space but nothing special. Staff wear shirts that have the Pokemon Kakuna on it which is quite funny, but other than that not much related to Pokemon or the name of the restaurant. Pretty clean restaurant and from the many times we have went, the restaurant is rather quiet if thats what you are into. read more

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The staff was really nice and everything else was solid, but unfortunately the fish wasn't the best. The color seemed a bit off and it didn't taste completely fresh. I probably wouldn't come back here for sushi, but the prices are good and it's a very casual spot. read more

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The rolls are HUGE. The server was super sweet and nice. The service was quick too! The restaurant is pretty big and spacious. We ordered around 5 rolls and the Crunchy Mango and Cherry Blossom were my favorites. The fish was fresh and delicious. I recommend coming here and trying their rolls! read more

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This was our second time dining here, and we noticed they've expanded their dining area since our last visit. The space is simple and relaxed -- nothing fancy, but comfortable enough for a casual meal. We were seated right away, which was nice, though it did take a bit before we got our menus. It seemed like they might've been short-staffed that day, considering how large the dining area has become. Once we placed our order, the food actually came out pretty fast, which was a pleasant surprise. We went all in and ordered gyoza, salmon nigiri (sold per piece), salmon hand roll, Orange Blossom, Rainbow, Kakuna, Lion King, Triple Tail, Mukbang, and the Original Ramen. No review on the ramen since I didn't get to eat it. The kids shared. The rolls were big and filling, though I did notice a little more rice than I prefer. The fish tasted fresh enough -- I'd rate it around a 3 out of 5 for quality. Overall, I'd give this spot a light 4 out of 5 stars. It's not perfect, but it's consistent and has a huge variety of rolls to choose from. I'd definitely come back to try a few different ones next time! read more

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Came by on a Saturday evening. Very casual sushi place. The place was half full, not too crowded. We got seated and service was good as they got us water and gave us sometime to look over the menu. Aloha roll:3.5 stars. Pretty decent with the poke salad but I felt the sauce was overwhelming for poke. The rolls were ok. If you like lots of sauce and spicy you will like the poke salad that comes with the rolls. Sunshine roll: 4.5 stars. Our fav roll of the evening. Simple hamachi, with garlic and shallot tangy flavors. Nutcracker roll: 2.5 stars. Wanted to like it but I just don't. I guess the flavor was not really there for me. The texture of the nuts kinda threw me off too. Rainbow roll:3 stars. Standard. Hamachi collar: 4 stars because it had a lot of meat. Wished it was grilled better cuz the skin was still tough instead of being crispy. Soft shell crab: 3.5 stars. It really breaded but crispy. Enjoyed the shallot ponzu sauce it came with. Overall food was ok. Fish tasted fresh and service was good. read more

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Food and service was good. Food came out fast and rolls were great. Lots of variety on the menu.

3.8 Can be hit or miss, but good price. I also like the variety as they offer a lot of interesting combinations / rolls that you do not usually see. Items: - Boujee : This one is one of my favorites of the night! The lobster tail was fried and flavored to perfection! - Cheesus : I honestly did not expect much from this because of the hot cheetos and cheese. It was surprisingly good and my second favorite! - Fish and chips : Never had tempura white fish in sushi before. It was good, but would've liked more sauce. - Hokkaido: I thought I would like this one more because it has all the things I would usually like in sushi, but it ended up being last for the quality/taste. Service was good. Plenty of seating. Parking is not an issue as there is a parking lot. read more

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good sushi with good prices! we got the nigiri moriwase, boujee roll, citrus roll, kakuna roll, and sumo roll. the rolls had huge portions and were filling. will be back to try other rolls on the menu read more

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