Okay, so I have been here a good handful of times since they first opened. I'm glad they've done well for themselves. This restaurant was one of those local cursed locations where restaurants came and went year after year until they opened. They've been around since before the pandemic. And, my opinion hasn't really changed. It's good but overpriced if you like cooked Japanese food like teriyaki or tempura. I don't know how the prices fare regarding sushi, but they are just a tad too pricey for the portions and quality. Located in a giant strip mall with many other restaurants and businesses, I guess their sushi must be something special, because they have a big certificate of being rated 5 from some sushi organization from Japan. It's a tiny restaurant, but with the giant lot, it's not a problem finding parking. I've never had a wait here. The missus is not a fan because of the prices being too high. So after a few dinners there, I transitioned to just going there for the combo lunch special with my son. It used to be a decent deal and a decent price. Beef teriyaki and a small portion of gyoza (now 3) was less than $20. Now it's slightly over thanks to inflation. The small portion of beef is okay because it's very tasty, but only when it's under twenty bucks. Not when it's over. It's really a very small amount of very thin steak. Still, the flavor is very good, and their teriyaki sauce is great. The karaage appetizer is also very solid. The house hot sake is insanely expensive for cheap sake. One large is $17, whereas everywhere else it is usually $9 at most. This price has to drop. You can get an entire 1.5 L of this type of CA sake for $8 at the supermarket next door. The sushi I saw at other tables looks impressive, but I don't eat raw fish, so I can't help you with that. Service is capable without being particularly emotional or friendly. It is what it is. I wish prices were just a bit lower. I'd go for lunch, which would've been my recommendation if I wrote this years ago like I should have. Now that I just went again and had a hefty bill on lunch, I'm not so sure how heartily I'd recommend it. It's good but portions are small, prices are high, and nothing is brilliant. I'd say you can probably do better elsewhere. read more

KIYO Arcadia - 2024 - Beef Teriyaki lunch combo w/ gyoza - good but small portion for $22. - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Right when you walk in, you are greeted by the hostess and the amazing chefs! The small and comfortable dining area with an amazing decor that matches the vibes inside. It translates to the food being extra good from the apps to the end of dessert. I would come here again read more

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Local favorite Sushi & Japanese spot in SGV, KIYO serves up fresh seafood daily and other Japanese favs. Service is pleasant but what's important is the fresh seafood. The seafood is on point! Live Sweet Shrimp Cherry Stone Clams Kumamoto Oysters Miso Chilean Seabass Teriyaki Beef Rainbow Roll Aji Sashimi Katsu Don KIYO has monthly specials so always reach out to them for the latest. Current June Promotional Offer: The Aji sashimi, originally priced at $32 per fish, is available for a special June discount of $25 per fish! This is such a good deal. read more

The food is so good. Definitely will come here again. The A5 is so delicious. Haha the lobster is the best I have ever eaten. So good omg read more

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Really enjoyed our dinner here. The shabu shabu set came with a generous veggie platter and a light broth that made the wagyu taste even better. The beef cubes were juicy, and the uni was creamy and fresh. It's a cozy spot, not too loud, and great for a slow, comfort-food kind of night. Would recommend trying the shabu if you visit. read more

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Came with my friend a week or so ago. Restaurant was not busy, so we got seated immediately. Food did take a bit of time to come out. Uni bowl - Yummm!!! Super buttery and fresh! Chicken udon & Edamame: Taste the same with other restaurant, nothing memorable. Soft shell crab - Crunchy, crispy, taste great with the dipping sauce. I gave 4 stars because we think the server might have forgot about our soft shell crab order. Because we got everything else, and the soft shell crab didn't come out until we asked for it... But overall, I would go back and eat there if I'm around the area! read more

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This place had some of the best sushi my wife and I have ever had! Each piece was huge, and each dish was better than the one before!! My favorite was their tuna on fire, would highly recommend!! read more

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Fantastic food and great service in the restaurant. I would highly recommend my friends come to this place read more

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My favorite dish was the fresh oysters -- incredibly sweet and flavorful, completely different from the ones I've had elsewhere. The difference was night and day. The unagi (grilled eel) on the rice was thick and tender -- definitely worth trying! The sashimi came in generous cuts, thickly sliced and filling the entire bowl. The portion size was impressive, and the ingredients were top-quality. On top of the amazing food, the service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was cozy and authentic. A wonderful dining experience from start to finish read more

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The fish here is fresh and they give you fat boy slices. We got the sashimi platter and each piece of sashimi was probably double the size of other restaurants. Would definitely come back. read more

The Chilean sea bass and sushi is very very fresh! Food is outstanding!! Service is impeccable!! read more

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Wonderful service and great sushi!!! I definitely will come back over there again in Arcadia, California when I get the chance to!! Five stars is exactly my total rating!!!! Thank you guys so much for everything!!! read more

Service is great. Welcoming. Ika yaki is great. Couldn't find another restaurant that grills their ika yaki (grilled squid). Been coming here for more than 3 years. read more

I recently visited Kiyo for dinner & I loved everything about the experience, from the sushi bar ambiance and the prompt service, to the iPad menus which made it easy to sort through the extensive offerings in an organized, simple and visually appealing way. The Chirashi bowls & Uni Gyutofu were some of my favorite dishes, along with the A5 certified Wagyu & the Bluefin O-Toro sushi. Everything was super fresh & flavorful! I definitely would recommend giving Kiyo a try. So good! read more

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A friend recommended a Japanese restaurant that I had never tried before! This past weekend, my friends and I visited it and found every dish to be fresh and delicious. I'd like to share and recommend it to everyone. The three of us ordered numerous seafood dishes and finished everything on our plates--it was incredibly satisfying, haha. I particularly enjoyed their sweet shrimp; it was exceptionally fresh and had a melt-in-your-mouth quality. The wagyu sushi was also delectable, with meat that was rich but not greasy, offering a very savory taste. As a sea urchin enthusiast, I couldn't resist ordering the sea urchin tofu and sea urchin oysters . Both were delightful surprises; it had been too long since I last had such fresh seafood. My friends and I quickly devoured them, haha. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves fresh Japanese cuisine. Additionally, parking is very convenient, as there's a plaza right in front of the restaurant. read more

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Didn't expect much but turned out to be one of the best meal I've had in LA. Seriously they have very good Wagyu A5 shabu shabu and live lobster!! The wagyu literally melts in the mouth. It's the best shabu shabu I've had so far. The portion is quite small, though, but that's expected from the price of the grade A5 I guess. For sushi, the Toro parts are what I would order again. Great service! Lovely vibe! read more

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A chill modern place to crave for fresh ingredients and superb uni dishes! We tried multiple dishes and they all tasted great with generous amount of premium fish, and the wagyu is a must try too. If you love seafood & cooked rolls, the lobster baked rolls is a must try. Nice service too. read more

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came here for lunch during thanksgiving week and got opportunity to order from their lunch menu. A chirashi bowl for $22 was a such a great deal given the variety of pieces they included: salmon, tuna, yellowtail, scallop, and more. They even have a salmon don in the lunch menu and that was a good deal too. you get about 8 pieces of thick salmon over rice. each piece of the fish were very fresh. the only complaint i had was the 20% tip the charge us for a table of 6 (4 adults, 2 children). Service wasn't exceptionally great - all they did was just dropped off the waters and our orders. they didn't come by to check on us, didn't even ask if we need more water, honestly there wasn't any service except giving us the food. Also one of the dishes we ordered was slow; we had to ask them to make sure they're still making it or if it's forgotten. So to charge us that high was a bit ridiculous. And this was during lunch on a weekday. read more

Lobster sashimi! I m coming for that! and shabushabu for limited time offer with wagyu beef! I m here! Inside the same plaza with au 79 tea house Women owned business and let's support. The food are very fresh, all sushi and sashimi we had here are delicious. You can tell by the quality and the freshness from each pieces. They are now have Shabu Shabu for winter season, the Wagyu beef are amazing. It's literally just melted in your mouth. Soup base are rich and creamy. Lobster sashimi is also the season now. They will also make soup by using lobster head. Wagyu sushi is so delicious, I could easily finish 4 pieces by myself. lol Recommend this place to all sushi lover and will definitely come back soon. read more

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KIYO Japanese Cuisine | Arcadia's Hidden Gem for High-Quality, Affordable High end Japanese Cuisine From flown-in oysters to melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu, every dish here screams freshness and quality. Uni lovers, rejoice--this is your spot. And don't even think about skipping the Wagyu sushi. Must-Order Dishes Uni Sushi Generous portions of sweet, zero-bitterness sea urchin on perfectly crisp nori. A uni lover's dream--plump, fresh, and flawless. Halibut Carpaccio Drizzled with a house special sauce and olive oil, the fish is firm yet tender. A bright, refreshing starter--pair it with sake. A5 Wagyu Sushi Lightly seared, letting the fat melt into the vinegared rice. The richness at this price point? Unmatched. It puts pricier spots to shame. We went all-in on their tuna selections this time--no regrets. Every plate is a work of art, proving the chef's dedication. The ingredients? Worth every penny. Ladies, this is your sign to go. read more

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Came here for lunch. The lunch special is a very good price but the fish wasn't amazing and the service was really bad. Just reviewing the food: the fish was fresh but relatively thin and the rice wasn't sushi rice. read more

KIYO Arcadia - Lunch chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

small restaurant but with very good food quality! Fresh uni with special made tofu, tofu is a surprise! Wagyu steak so wonderful melting in your mouth. Winter special is sukiyaki, nice! read more

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Wonderful ambiance and great customer service! Server greeted us with kindness and the cooks were fast paced. I am amazed at how refreshing and tasteful their sushi is!!! Had live sweet shrimp for the first time and Kumamoto oysters with uni all I can say is that it DOES NOT get any fresher than that. I am extremely satisfied with my visit at Kiyo, from the service, to the ambiance, and delicious food! They're also known for their vertified wagyu Grade: 5, the meat is so tender and literally melts in your mouth and if you're a beer lover like me, dont forget to wash it down with their Japanese Draft beer. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Great food and Great Service. They use premium ingredients for their sushi. I really enjoyed it. They have some unique offering. read more

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Tried their meat on a stick and its amazing. Tried their red snapper sushi and OMG that is awesome. You can tell it is fresh. We recommend their toro sushi as it is so tender. We also tried scallop and abalone thats wonderful as well. Their table setting give as a good distance to other customer. Granted sitting is outside but on a nice weather its awesome. read more

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Being completely candid, we decided to give them a shot since we didn't want to wait in the long queue for Menya Hanabi which is in the same plaza. Was rather disappointed. Came around lunchtime and opted for some rice bowls and sides of sashimi instead of the full sushi experience. It was quite a hot mess. The rice bowls were definitely not up to par and the fish quality was very meh. Oyako Don: 1.5/5 Honestly tasted like soggy rice... Featured grilled chicken, onions, egg, and ginger. Theoretically the sauce is supposed to be super flavorful and bring everything together, but it was nonexistent. Overall a very bland and moist dish. My favorite part were the onions... read more

KIYO Arcadia - Oyako Don - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Was searching for a sushi dinner and luckily I found this place. I've been to this plaza many times, but never realized this sushi restaurant tucked in the corner. There are a few tables outside for outdoor dining. I chose to sit at the sushi bar and was able to watch the sushi chefs prepare all the sushi. I had the salmon cutroll, crunchy roll, sexy lady roll, and unagi don. All the rolls were pretty good, although nothing crazy. The crunchy roll had so much crunchy flakes on it and the sexy lady roll was covered in lots of fried onion. I enjoyed the unagi don more than I expected to. The unagi was soft and full of flavor and topped on a warm bed of rice with some slices of yellow radish. A delicious and filling meal. Next time I'll have to come during lunch so that I could get the lunch specials. They also have some daily special items, but none of them stood out to me. I always see plenty of parking spots outside this restaurant. read more

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Everything was super fresh and beautifully plated! Honestly, each dish looked like a piece of art. So many friends asked me where I went just from the photos--I had to leave a review. Highly recommend! read more

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You have to try this place if you love fresh sushi! Everything from the delicious sparkling peach drink to the certified wagyu beef was delicious! They have a dish with a live lobster! read more

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Sushi here cannot be beat. It's always easy to get a table regardless of time of day or week though I wish them more business. My husband and I are sushi snobs. We've been to Japan so we feel we have some context. The sushi at Kiyo is the closest we've found to the flavor and quality of sushi in Tokyo. They have plenty of great fish options if you're more adventurous. They even have raw clams which is a treat and cannot be found easily. They are super tasty btw! We've come here at least 10 times now and they are consistent which beats every other sushi place we've tried (and we've tried many including all the ones around a 5 mile radius to here). Flavor, freshness is always a 5 stars. Service is simple and effective, nothing to complain about. We've tried their cooked foods which have all been good as well (except uni pasta was probably the weakest in flavor and wouldn't recommend) But we come primarily for their sushi. Lunch special chirashi bowl value is amazing. $20 gets you a bowl with tons of thick cut sliced fish on top of perfectly made sushi rice that's so addicting you have to eat every kernel. Depending on availability, I've gotten lucky and even had sweet shrimp or uni in my bowl. You'd have to easily pay $8 at least just for one piece of either at any other restaurant! Lunch special hand rolls are also an amazing value. Ambience is cool, hip, soft pop music playing. Very comfortable. They have a picture menu on a tablet device that makes ordering super easy. There is plenty of parking in the lot. Go to the boba place next door after your meal for a perfect sweet finish to your meal. Closed on Mondays. Went to Kisen across the street because Kiyo wasn't open and was severely disappointed. Not sure what the hype is with that place. Kiyo is where it's at! read more

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First and foremost, it was my second time here and I can't fathom why this spot has less than 4 stars. The quality of the fish was actually amazing, and I drool thinking about it. KIYO is a smaller spot tucked away in the corner of a plaza in Arcadia. Parking is easy and accessible, wait times are usually non-existent and the staff/service has always been friendly, fast and attentive. I swung by during lunch time on a Friday and happily thumbed through their lunch special menu. - Sushi Platter: 8 pieces of assorted fish + 6 cut pieces of sushi for $30.00. So worth it. The collection is fresh and absolutely delicious. I'm not a tamago fan, so I checked with the waiter before ordering and was happy to hear that it was NOT one of the pieces included. - Spicy Salmon Handroll: A tasty $4.00 bite! I left surprisingly full and so happy. On another occasion, I got the chirashi bowl - also amazing and SO worth it. If you're around, I recommend checking this spot out because the rating does NOT do it justice. read more

KIYO Arcadia - Sushi Platter - Happy Hour. Includes 6 pieces of a cut roll that didn't make the pic :) - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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@kiyoarcadia is a cozy restaurant with a variety of dishes to try. I tried quite a few. The Vegetable Tempura and Deep Fried Calamari were crispy and light. Shrimp Tempura Udon had a mild broth with noodles cooked perfectly and yummy shrimp tempura which was perfect for a cold rainy night. White Peach Yuzu Soda was so refreshing and flavorful. So good! Miso Chilean Sea Bass was moist and flavorful and a perfect balance of sweet miso. Fresh Oysters were good quality and delicious. Shrimp so fresh it was still moving. I did not try it I prefer my food not moving at all. read more

It's inside a plaza with lots of parking, so very easy to get in and out. The restaurant is small inside, with limited seating, but it feels cozy and clean. You can tell they focus more on quality food than fancy space. Every dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, and looked beautiful. The chef really puts care into everything. I loved the oysters - they brought out kumamoto's which were my fav. So fresh with uni and ikura! Aji (mackerel) sashimi - I usually don't like aji, but this one was so soft and buttery. Surprised me! Lobster roll - Full of meat, not stingy at all. Very tasty. Definitely recommend. Authentic japanese sushi restaurant/! read more

This teview os solely on service as I never got a chance to try their sushi. I sat doawn at the bar and chef ignored me throught out the time. I only end up ordering a few appetizers which also took a while and also had to cancel one. Never been at sushi bar where chef doesnt acknowledge you. read more

One of the best sushi shops in town, it offers the freshest sushi, and special hand rolled . The best roll I recommend is dragon roll, inside consist of imitate crab meat and topping off with avocado and dipped inside sides of house special sauce. I came during the night time, and the special today was their Shabu Shabu, with the weather getting cold, highly recommend to get the Shabu Shabu as they offer variety of meat ranging from A5 Japanese wagyuuu to American ribeyes. Highly recommend everyone to try their A5 Japanese wagyuuu, it melts in your mouth and very sweet. read more

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Nice neighborhood spot. The spicy yellowtail cutroll is a great deal. Pair it with a Sapporo.

Chirashi bowls are pretty huge for take out and very filling. Even eating half way through, I felt pretty full and the fish was fresh, with additional mixed fish with spicy salmon with what I think was mayo and spicy tuna scooped in additional to the sashimi. Also, their sushi rice was pretty good. I also loved that when I requested extra ginger online, they packed it in and also added an ice pack for my pick up order. read more

KIYO Arcadia - Chirashi Don take out - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Decide to try a new sushi restaurant and found this one in yelp. Overall we are very satisfied with the food that we had (and price is reasonable too) Portion is BIG, fish is very fresh, the cut is a pretty generous thick cut. We tried the chirashi bowl, both regular and premium. Both are super good. If you really like sweet shrimp and uni, get the premium one, you won't be disappointed it in. The surprising dish is definitely the drill beef tongue, seasoned well and just cook to the right tenderness. The teriyaki beef is of HUGE portion again. But tastes good. Very satisfied and will come back again for sure read more

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Always appreciate the ice packs they include with my delivery or Togo orders a lot of places won't even provide a bag of ice to keep the sushi good to go read more

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A small Japanese restaurant located in a plaza. There is indoor and outdoor seating. ::Food:: I was getting pizza next door but had a sudden craving for tempura so I got it here. Surprisingly, it was so good, I got it again the next day. The vegetables (eggplant, sweet potato, onions, squash, shishito pepper) are perfectly deep-fried and not oily. I like the tempura sauce too. We also got the Spicy Tuna roll. The portion ratio of the rice and fish is just right. ::Customer Service:: Friendly ::Tip:: -Check in on Yelp and get a free dessert or miso soup. -You can place an order on their website ::M's Notes:: -Parking Lot read more