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    Kigawa Bistro

    3.8 (469 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    8 piece sashimi
    joe m.

    Kigawa is a great hidden gem. Well maybe not so hidden because it was busy, but we got a table for 5 without waiting. The fish was excellent. We loved the Hamachi carpaccio. The sashimi was so fresh and flavorful. Service was great too.

    Black garlic ramen (spicy), beef and lamb skewers, gyoza, chicken karaage
    Angela M.

    I really wouldn't call this place a Japanese restaurant, but rather a Japanese-Chinese fusion restaurant. If you go in with tempered expectations, you may have a better experience than I did going in assuming this was standard Japanese fare. We went with the black garlic ramen (spicy), the lamb, beef, and black pork skewers (three skewers each), potato skewers, green onion skewers, tuna nigiri, tamago nigiri, chicken karaage, and gyoza. The skewers all tasted the same due to the HEAVY amount of dry seasoning rubbed onto every skewer, which is the same spice rub regardless of the meat. The layer of spice is so thick that it falls off everywhere as you're eating it. They also used the same spice mix on the potatoes and in the ramen, making the entire meal incredibly one note in terms of flavor profile. The flavors also clashed with the garlic ramen. The spices tasted like what I've had before in the broth at malatang restaurants and was a poor match for Japanese food. The chicken karaage was actually super delicious, but was more like popcorn chicken than karaage. It was also served with honey mustard, which made it feel like a different dish entirely. The gyoza were fine, nothing to write home about, and the sushi was good. The tuna was fresh and the tamago had a bit of caramelization going on, which was different than other examples I've had of it and I liked it. If you ignore for a moment that you're in a Japanese restaurant and came for Japanese food, you might have a good time here. The meat skewers were cooked perfectly and delicious, the ramen was prepared very well (and pretty generous in size), and the fish was fresh. But the one-note Chinese flavors took me out of this meal entirely and it ultimately fell flat for me, though my husband really enjoyed his meal. While I'm not keen on returning, it at least made a fan out of him. Important thing to note about the menu, specifically the skewers: be careful about the pricing. The wording on the menu is, frankly, nonsensical, but what it's trying to say is that the skewers are one price if you order less than a particular number of them, and a different price if you order more than a certain number of them. We didn't figure this out until after we'd already placed our order and they'd started grilling the meat, but we ended up with a slightly bigger bill than we intended. We of course didn't argue -- as Judge Judy always says, we ate the steak -- but the vague, terrible language of that part of the menu left a bad taste in my mouth (no pun intended).

    Theresa M.

    Hubby's birthday and was craving Japanese. We were doing errands first then stopped at Nike outlet just looking for his running shoes...I brought him here at this restaurant and chose it because of the reviews.... Not realizing it was the place next to the massage salon we went to a couple times I think we just ordered togo from Kigawa twice after our massage. Haven't been here for like couple of years now since we moved to a new place. I am not sure if I did write a review around that time we came here. Anyways, it's a cute place and clean. I love their service - quick and staff were pleasant and the restroom is clean.l love their decor cute and simple. Total of $80 for the 2 of us. Including tip of $15. 2 orders of 2 item lunch bento and an order of hamachi kama, a soda and a hot tea. To be honest, I like giving out reviews so I could help small local businesses in our area. I love their salad and dressing. Sashimi is fresh. Agedashi tofu good.Tempura good. Im just giving 3.5 due to hamachi(small and bland for $15?) Even the sauce is lacking of something? Their chicken teriyaki could be improved. I will still come back though to try their Omakase and other stuff so I might be able to up the stars next time

    Adam G.

    Could be better Skewers tasted all The same but it was fully cooked so that's good. Sushi presentation was done very well But flavor was lacking it just didn't hit the same or better as other sushi spots. Also had a lot of flys buzzing around

    Daniel L.

    OPEN LATE! Bring your early or late night appetite and family/friends. I've been dining and taking out here for years. A small sushi shack off the busy Marina Blvd with limited parking. Menu features traditional sushi items, skewers, nigiri, sashimi, ramen, udon, etc. They have drinks, sake, beer, alcohol, tea. Small Indoor or outdoor dining is offered. Check this place out!

    Bathroom fixtures
    Melissa S.

    Dinner tonight with our family. This is her favorite Japanese Restaurant. I believe the owners have changed as they have a new sign and a new menu. Inside has also been altered. The screen near the bathroom has been taken. Outside they have installed fake sod and a tent. Today I ordered the garlic ramen. I'd give it a 3.5 out of 5. I found the pork belly tough. It should just melt in your mouth. I enjoyed the garlic cloves that were toasted. There were around 5 of them. They were soft and very garlicky. I really enjoyed them. The soft boiled egg was cut in half, so it was a different experience. In stead of cutting it open and letting the yoke melt into the broth it was more cooked and stuck to its self. I enjoyed the bamboo shoots, corn, and bean sprouts in the broth. I found the broth extremely tasty and enjoyed every slurp. The noodles were a little on the mushy side. There were 3 of us. We ordered a bento box, mixed tempura, and 8 piece sashimi My favorite part of the mixed tempura was the pumpkin and onion ring. I love the flavor and texture of the pumpkin and the crispness of the onion ring and sweet onion. I tried the salmon out of the bento box wasn't that great. It was dry and didn't taste fresh. The salad with miso dressing that comes with the bento box was really good and fresh. The sashimi was good and fresh. I had the salmon and really enjoyed it. If you are wondering they also serve white wine.

    Josephine C.

    5 stars. This is about to be my new go-to spot. Kigawa Bistro really surprised me in the best way. The food was genuinely delicious and the value is hard to beat. Even the salad (the standard bento salad) stood out -- the dressing tasted extra refreshing, maybe from shredded carrots and a hint of ginger blended in. The miso soup also had deeper umami and a subtle sea flavor that made it feel more elevated than typical miso. I ordered a $24 dinner bento and they let me get double sashimi at no extra charge, which was such a nice surprise. The short ribs were an additional charge but absolutely worth it -- tender and super flavorful. Everything came out quickly. What really makes this place special though: * Open late (they recently extended sushi hours until midnight) * Sushi deals after 9pm * $15 all-you-can-drink * Super cute, Instagrammable decor There's a "Hey Crush!" hot air balloon decoration, covered outdoor seating, and a flower wall with fairy lights. Inside is just as cute. Manager Kina was so sweet and even took candid photos of our table. Great taste, great prices, late hours, fun vibe. Honestly just an awesome experience.

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    Tim L.

    Very nice place; romantic vibe, very delicious food, friendly service, & good price. Must try if you are in for a good time .

    Jeannette L.

    Cute small spot. We came here because we thought it was AYCE sushi. But it is NOT AYCE sushi. The lady came and took the order. Was sweet. The bento box was good. The katsu sauce was runny and although it had flavor it was just very very thin. And the udon took a REALLY long time. We were almost done with our food when my sister got her order. Not sure if we'd come back but the food was good. It had flavor.

    Ouside
    Sheryl P.

    We came here for lunch and we were the 1st people. The place is really nice and clean. The decor is nice! Plenty of parking. Now for the food. I ordered chirashi Don which is my to go order when I go to a sushi place. This sushi was place on ice and the side of rice is warm, which I loved. But the fish is kinda thin and small compare to other sushi place I been too. My son had a bento box with teriyaki chicken and California rolls (his favorite). Unfortunately, the rice vinegar is too strong in the California rolls, he only ate 2 pieces out of 8. The chicken is delicious though. My husband, seafood rolls is actually really interesting but delicious. We might come back to try a different dish though, we shall see.

    SALMON LOVER
    Angelica C.

    We stopped by Kigawa Bistro in San Leandro for sushi, and it was a great choice. I ordered the Salmon Lover and really enjoyed it! The sushi was fresh, and although it had a bit of spice, it was totally tolerable--even for someone who doesn't usually go for spicy food. This was actually my first time trying raw sushi, and I was surprised by how enjoyable it was. I also tried the salmon belly, which was super flavorful. It came topped with wasabi that was a little intense for me, so I removed some of it--but then added a bit to my Salmon Lover, and it balanced out nicely. What really stood out was the service. Our waitress was incredibly kind and even brought me a miso soup on the house. That thoughtful gesture made the experience even better--and the soup itself was rich and full of flavor. I definitely recommend giving Kigawa a try and seeing for yourself. It was a great first-time sushi experience!

    Sashimi, Nigiri, Roll Platter
    Scott L.

    Honestly, we had decent service and food was tasty; however, I looked at other tables and the tables were occupied for a protracted amount of time due to only one server during dinner time and orders were slow to get to their tables. Two sushi chefs who I'm not sure speak any English were not very helpful when I approached them for assistance while the server was in the kitchen prepping bento boxes. Honestly can't blame the server as she assisted us whenever we waved her down, but she definitely needed HELP. The four of us shared a dinner bento of Kalbi, Chicken Katsu, and Tempura. It was very good with two nicely done strips of Kalbi, tempura that was crisp and hot, and one of the better Chicken Katsus that we've had in a long time. We also ordered a Sushi/Sashimi/Roll platter that consisted of 9 pieces of chefs' choice nigiri, 15 slices of five kinds of fish (salmon, maguro, albacore, toro, Haimachi) and three rolls. We thought it was a good deal and the fish was fresh. Maybe our timing was right as we got there before most of the crowd and ordered quickly. Oh well, get some help as the food is good.

    Different China used,
    Doris G.

    Craving Japanese food to go. We ordered a Tonkatsu Soup Ramen with an extra egg and spinach and Shoyu Soup Ramen. Both were delicious and the broth was flavorful.

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    Yes i saw a selection of rolls that are vegetarian, and some vegetarian appetizers also. Of course the tempura also. Hope that helps :)

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