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    Kakuna Sushi

    4.1 (258 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Sashimi Deluxe
    Winnie Y.

    The Sashimi Deluxe was outstanding! The fish was incredibly fresh, thickly sliced, and beautifully presented. Every piece melted in my mouth and tasted high quality. The portion was generous and definitely worth the price. The service was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant had a welcoming atmosphere. If you're a sashimi lover, I highly recommend ordering the Sashimi Deluxe at Kakuna Sushi. I'll definitely be back!

    Omg roll and surfy Surf and Turf Roll
    Sally C.

    My family and I love coming here. The food is always so yummy and good. My daughter even loved the oranges that is placed on the plates. My son likes the teriyaki beef a lot. It's super tender and not chewy at all. We come here all the time. Price is reasonable and food never disappoints.

    Eugene L.

    Happy Hour!!! That's what up!!! 2 Rolls for $11..99 I ordered the Yellow tail And The Cooked Eel Yummy!! This is a Baller On a Budget Approved Establishment I keep my Pimp Hand Strong!!! Number 34 out of 50 of the most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!

    Vicky L.

    Came during an off time on a weekday for lunch, it was pretty empty inside. I was sat right away and ordering was very quick. I got the nigiri moriwase and it came in a staircase like display super pretty and cute! The nigiris were also HUGE! For $23.99 and 9 nigiris honestly can't beat the pricing here. The fish is slightly above average but nothing too crazy but I think for the price it's quite worth it. My only issue was the seared tuna had a bit too much stringiness. I'd come back again if I'm in the area and craving sushi and didn't want to spend my entire wallet!

    Lunch Menu Specials (Only Mon - Thu & Limted Hours)
    Lloyd C.

    Ah another Kakuna Sushi location off my list. I didn't know that there were so many locations up and down the East Bay and South Bay. The decor is very modern, simple, and sparse. They have inside seating only. The service is very friendly, thoughtful, and attentive. Two Roll Special - Spicy Salmon Roll & California Roll (4/5). Both rolls were good. Salmon Teriyaki Donburi (4/5) - served with miso soup & orange slices. Support your local business.

    Grilled squid
    Judy L.

    Good food, fast service, nice and spacious for large parties. Huge menu selection. We got grilled squid, deep fried soft shell crab, and 2 sushi rolls- good experience.

    Hokkaido roll and Negihama (Maki)
    Dayna M.

    I have passed by this place a few times and wanted to try it out. I ordered Hokkaido roll and negihama maki togo and it was ready in 15-20mins. I walked in and they directed me to the to go counter and gave me my order while the restaurant seemed to be filling up for those eating in. I wasn't expecting this to be amazing, it was mid. Hokkaido roll didn't taste like much besides spicy mayo since it overpowered everything and the negihama maki was ok had too much rice. The restaurant appeared to be very clean and bright. Overall, I don't think I would return.

    Kelvin L.

    Came here with friends to try this place, mainly because they hadn't been before. The AYCE menu has very limited options. It was meh. We were charged extra for unfinished pieces, after we told them we'd eat it. I've never got charged for extra unfinished food and even more so after finishing it. There are better AYCE sushi options around.

    Susan T.

    Came here with my friends so they can try out this place just because my friends haven't tried here. We never had their all you can eat so we decided to try that all you can eat menu. We realize that all you can eat doesn't have that much option. You're better off getting off the actual menu and do à la carte. The food all tasted all the same to us. I don't know if it's the sauce or just the stuffing that was inside.. We were kind of eating and they told us that they can bring us to Bill. They brought us the Bill and ended up charging us more for some pieces that was left over. We told them that we were gonna finish it and they need to take it off. They said OK and they came back with a receipt. It was not taken off. I called her over and asked hey you guys still charged us.. She said that oh we're going to close in 20 minutes so you should just take it home. She already ran my card too... sigh Overall, I don't know about this experience. I've been to many sushi, restaurants, and all you can eat.. this left me with an unsatisfying experience..... The place is clean though . But I won't come back again.

    Chicken Teriyaki
    Brian T.

    Stopped by here while I was in the area. Quality is consistent as I go to the South San Jose location too. I gotta say, it is definitely one of the best sushi spots in the area. The restaurant is very spacious and the service was pretty quick. The tables looked like it used to be a hotpot restaurant before Kakuna opened. We got some appetizer and then the entree. Chicken Teriyaki (4.7/5): The quantity of this dish is probably enough for two meals if I'm being honest. The sauce isn't too watery or thick and it is not your average sweet teriyaki place. he chicken is a bit smokey and taste great! The rice is on the mushier side, but that is my preference in rice. California Roll (3.7/5): It is your average California roll. However, I think that they put too much avocado over the imitation crab so it taste like I'm eating mostly avocado. I think that they could also make it with a bit less rice too as it does overpower the filling. Spicy tuna roll (4/5): It was pretty good. I think that it had a nice kick to the tuna. The filling was actually a good amount in the middle. I think even though I stopped eating this maki, it still taste pretty good to me. Takoyaki (4.2/5): I find the takoyaki to be pretty delicious. The outside was crispy with a nice soft middle. It came with two sauces on top with the tobiko flakes. One downside to me is that the suace is really heavy and creamy. I prefer to be less sauce and let the takoyaki itself have more of the flavor profile. Wherever I am, when I see a kakuna, I know I am in for a good time.

    Shrimp Tempura Appetizer
    Felicia H.

    I visited this all-you-can-eat sushi spot in downtown San Leandro. There's plenty of parking, but it's paid parking. Be aware--if you leave even a small amount of rice, they may charge you extra. Also, if you choose the premium all-you-can-eat, everyone at the table is charged for it, even if they don't order premium items, so make sure to read the fine print. The restaurant is very spacious, and the food came out quickly. Unfortunately, the staff was not friendly, and I received attitude when I asked why I was being charged for leaving a little rice while others left a lot. Overall, the food is decent, but the service and extra charges are something to keep in mind. Make sure to come hungry!

    AYCE menu
    Sahil G.

    I went to Kakuna Sushi after seeing it online and hearing they had all you can eat. First off, the all you can eat is a lie; it's only three rounds, and it doesn't say that anywhere in the directions. The restaurant was also a bit slow. They took our order and brought the food to the table, but they messed up a few times--either bringing the wrong items or forgetting to bring some. I noticed this happened to the table next to us too. The customer service wasn't great either. Our server would bring things with a shrug and just slide them on the table without telling us what they were. Plus, they didn't check in on us much. Since we had to ask the servers for help several times, I couldn't tell if they were short-staffed, but the restaurant wasn't packed. The food quality was okay. A lot of the dishes were covered in sauce, so you couldn't really taste the quality of the fish (even the oysters had sauce). Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place.

    Sushi
    Sophia H.

    Kakuna might be some of the best AYCE sushi I've had in a while. Came with a group of 5 on a Sunday night and it wasn't busy. The menu is extensive. You can either order individual rolls and dishes or do AYCE. We opted for AYCE and had no idea what we were in for. You know how when you go to AYCE sushi and they sometimes give you smaller portions of their rolls etc because there's 3 rounds? Yeah that's not the case here. Their rolls are HUGE and delicious. We made the mistake of ordering way too much round 1 because we thought they would give smaller portions and were left with tons of sushi left. Like most AYCE, they charge for left over food so we paid an extra $40 on top of the regular charge. Not their fault, they even warned us that left overs would be charged. We just had no idea how much food it was going to be. It's ok though we got to take the rest home and had lunch for the next day. That's being said the sushi is fresh, the udon was flavorful and the spicy chicken don was high quality. If you're wanting AYCE this is a solid choice, but honestly recommend just getting 2 rolls as it's cheaper and you'll get FULL with the size. Interior was a little dirty, straw wrappers and food on floor.

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    I'd like the seafood udon noodle and the lobster roll. I definitely will come back. I highly recommend this place.

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    Do they take reservations?

    I believe they are first come first served; but if you have a larger group I would call them with details. They are very nice folks:)

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