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    KIYO Arcadia

    4.0 (520 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Miso Butter Chillean Seabass
    Mandy W.

    I was amazed by all the dish we've eaten at KIYO Arcadia. I am usually picky when it comes to Sushi and Sashimi. But the quality here did not disappoint me. Came here on a Thursday night with few gals and we were craving some fresh sushi. The restaurant is giving a nice clean ambiance. Besides the regulat menu, they have Kiyo Omakase for $198.00 , chef's special menu, daily special menu, and a lunch special special / combo. which the prices are affordable. We ordered a little bit of everything. - LIVE Uni - LIVE Sweet Shrimps ( Sashimi) - Kumamoto Oyster with Uni and Ikura ( Half Dozen) - Premium CHirashi Don, - Phoenix Roll , Tuna Lover Roll , Banzai Roll - Miso Chilean Seabass - Kobe Gyutan Ugh.... *drool* I still cannot get over the freshness of the Live shrimp, Oyster and the Uni. That was top quality I've had. This is my first time seeig a giant live uni and it was sill moving! Uni was so fresh, rich and creamy, melts instantly and the Amaeabi has such a delicate soft texture and instant sweet flavor. They will use the shrimp head to make soup at the end for you. I also enjoyed the Chisrashi and the Tuna lover Roll. The Miso Chilean Seabass was another favorite of mine. So buttery, sweet and flavorful. Overall everything was amazing. Service was great. I'd come back even just to have a quick lunch or future gathering with family and friends.

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    Ada W.

    Kiyo has been open for a while. It's located in a spot where restaurants tend to change ownership, so I hadn't tried it until a friend recommended it. There was no wait on a weekday night. The restaurant was quiet, the service was attentive, and the overall vibe was nice. I ordered: Chirashi Don - Fresh Miso Chilean Seabass - Really good Seared Tuna Salad - I liked the dressing and the seared tuna Mixed Tempura - Pretty standard, nothing special, but I liked the quality of the shrimp Uni Pasta - Decent, but not very memorable Matcha Ice Cream Dessert Sake Gelato Dessert It's a bit on the pricey side, but the quality was good. Plenty of parking. I'd be interested in coming back to try their lunch specials.

    Takoyaki and one of the special rolls. Came out fast and delicious!
    Grace Z.

    Our family has been to Kiyo a handful of times, and it's become my favorite sushi place. Fish is sizable and fresh, prices are reasonable. We love that they do weekend lunch special, and we specifically come for that. The sushi lunch combo always includes generous, thick slices of fresh fish and a good variety. This last time, we even got a huge scallop nigiri in our combos! We also ordered a roll and an order of takoyaki to share this time around, and both hit the spot. Interior is classy, clean, and comfortable. Service can be a little slow depending on how busy it is (on a Saturday during lunch, our 3 sushi combos arrived like 15 minutes after my grandma's chicken udon), but that speaks to the made-to-order quality, so I'm not too bummed. Overall, as a sushi fanatic who doesn't like to break the bank each time we go out, this is my go-to and we'll be back every time we're in town.

    Dan N.

    Had a great experience here, a lot of fresh seafood sashimi nigiri and we had live sweep shrimp experience too. The Kobe beef was also phenomenal and the interior was nicely Japanese decorated and clean. Good vibes all around the sushi was super fresh

    Spider Roll
    Kim M.

    February 2026 - No wait, small place but yums food. Food/Pricing - Mentai Pasta $21.95 - creamy, slightly salty, small portion but surprisingly filling and enjoyable. Tempura Udon $17.95 - simple and soothing soup. Spider Roll $14 - soft shell crab inside was deliciously crunchy, very much enjoyed the roll. Service/Ambiance - Quick friendly service. Parking - Plenty of parking in the plaza.

    Erika T.

    Good service, easy to follow menu, and good quality fish! Ordered the premium chirashi bowl and some others. The fish was cut thick and ended up being super filling along with the rice. There wasn't any fishy smell to any of the fish and portions weren't lacking at all. The baked lobster roll and squid ended up taking awhile- we were almost finished with our other dishes by the time it came out. We arrived right at opening on Valentine's Day and it definitely filled up quick so come early especially on a weekend!

    Negitoro hand roll. Beef tongue in the back
    Michelle T.

    Kiyo used to be our go to spot for lunch. They still offer a lunch special menu. Now, we come as a special treat for dinner. The sushi is always fresh. They have pictures of their rolls and nigiris on their menu on an ipad. The ipad does not tell you the price, so be wary of that. My favorite thing from here is definitely their beef tongue. It's a must every time we come. The service is great, they're always attentive and come by to check on your during your meal. The seating at the bar is nice because you can watch the sushi chefs in action. They also have specials listed behind the sushi bar that isn't listed on their menu. I would recommend this place to friends and family.

    Kat B.

    Everything tasted so fresh n you can def taste the freshness n quality of their dishes. The live lobster was so live it was still moving lol tasted bomb. Sushi was so fresh n tofu soft n creamy. Wagyu was cooked to perfection was amazing. Pasta was just woww n matcha ice cream was so fancy served in wine glass. Service was friendly n parking is plenty in the plaza next to blaze pizza. Inside is nice n cozy.

    Katharine L.

    My family has been going to kiyo for awhile! They used to have outdoor seating but are now inside only pretty much since the outdoor seating was mainly for Covid reasons. I would say it's half bar seating and half tables inside. They have some crazy fresh sushi here like their live sweet shrimp and uni. Their wagyu is a must as well and their oysters are so good!! I enjoy their chirashi as well. Service is great too.

    Chirashi bowl
    Vera L.

    Yum sushi! I came during the lunch specials, and since the chirashi bowl was included, I had to try it. The sushi quality was decent, but the generous cuts of fish really stood out. It was pretty filling, especially after the complimentary miso soup. The Hokkaido uni was wonderfully creamy and fresh, loved it! The salmon carpaccio was also very good, especially with a bite of the sliced lemon. The tongue had great texture and flavor as well, another great dish!

    Chirashi lunch special
    Jessica T.

    Chirashi lunch special- good deal, fresh fish and good portion of food. My family and I come here frequently for the lunch specials. For appetizers, we usually get the chicken karage and squid legs. This time we also shared the seafood udon noodles, which has a comforting and clean broth. Consistent and good quality of food here!

    Lori L.

    This restaurant is chic and elegant with ultra fresh ingredients. The uni was one of the creamiest ever and I learned the term A+++ grade! Really enjoyed the lobster sashimi, which was a show stopping aesthetic. Definitely get the sushi plate. Everything was presented well. It was super cute vibes since there were lots of couples on their date night. A premium Japanese restaurant!

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    Monique D.

    Let me just cut to the chase - 2 of my friends got food poisoning after our lunch here! One of them had a deep fried roll and the other had the lobster roll. According to them, their stomachs felt queasy. The one who had the deep fried roll had it worse (I won't go into details). I don't know what kind of sushi they serve here but I've never had friends experience such physical pain. Makes me feel soo bad for finding this place to eat after an outing together. To be fair, me and the other remaining friend were fine. But damn! First and last time coming here!

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    Ask the Community - KIYO Arcadia

    Is reservation required?

    We usually just walk in for 2-4 ppl.

    Is Lunch special available on weekends too or weekdays only? I'm wondering...

    Yes. It’s available Tuesday through Sunday 11am-2pm.

    Are lunch specials available for take out?

    Do they still have the uni pasta in the menu?

    Do you have outdoor dining?

    Yes we have outdoor and indoor seating.

    Hi. Are you doing omakase as of now. ? Is that something special that I have to pre request. Thank you

    Yes. The omakase is available for pre-order one day in advance. We also serve Hokkaido Hairy Crab, Hokkaido Uni Box, Mirugai (giant clam), Pacific Loster for a week pre-order. Feel free to contact us at 626-348-8661 for more daily special. Thank… 

    No lunch menu anymore?

    They have it when I ordered from them 2 weeks ago. Hope that helps. :)

    How much is the Santa Barbara Uni box?

    Hi Kathy, thank you for your message. Please contact us at 626-348-8661 for the latest updated price.

    How much is the premium chirashi for lunch? Same price as dinner?

    Hi Lisa, thank you for your message. We only have regular chirashi for lunch special price, so the premium chirashi is full price all the time. Hope this answer your question. Have a good day and stay safe!

    Is this restaurant owned by Japanese?

    I heard them speak mandarin. I think it is owned by Taiwanese. Many sushi restaurants owned by Taiwanese ( I believe ootoro too).

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