Great food, fresh ingredients, and really nice service. Everything we ordered was delicious and well prepared. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

Delicious food, beautiful place, friendly service. Not crowded. This is a hidden gem!

So glad I found this spot. The beef tongue here is insanely delicious. Their sashimi plates are sublime. On par with Sushi Gen in downtown but without the wait. The service here is also fantastic. You will not be disappointed! read more

This is a beautiful, upscale Japanese restaurant offering everything from soups and sushi to sashimi and elaborate specialty dishes. After a long day, however, all I wanted was a bowl of noodle soup that was light, flavorful, and comforting--and the udon was exactly what I needed. The dashi broth was delicate and delicious, with grilled chicken, seaweed, and a lovely assortment of vegetables. The tempura shrimp was thoughtfully served on the side, exactly as it should be, so it stayed perfectly crisp instead of becoming soggy. I watched other tables receive gorgeous traditional Japanese dishes, and everything looked beautifully prepared. The restaurant itself is quiet, clean, and modern, with a simple yet elegant atmosphere. The lighting is fairly dim, which adds to the relaxing mood, and the digital menu made everything easy to read. The service was wonderful. The servers were kind and attentive regardless of how little or how much I ordered, and the complimentary hot tea was a lovely touch. I would happily recommend this restaurant and will definitely return--perhaps next time to try one of those beautiful seafood dishes! read more

Kiyo is easily one of the better sushi spots I've tried in Irvine. The fish was extremely fresh, and I loved that they offer such a wide variety of premium and seasonal selections. The toro was buttery, the uni was fresh and sweet, and everything came out beautifully prepared. Great quality without having to commit to a full omakase experience. Definitely coming back! read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Really impressed with Kiyo! The fish was incredibly fresh and they have a much more premium selection than I expected. Lots of toro, uni, and seasonal fish that you usually only see at high-end omakase restaurants in New York or LA. The quality was excellent without feeling overly fancy or intimidating. Everything tasted clean, fresh, and well prepared. Definitely a hidden gem in Irvine for serious sushi lovers. read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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My friend and I wanted sushi and came here based on the excellent reviews. Kiyo is located in a new shopping plaza near Michelson. Plenty of parking available. The restaurant is very clean and spacious. We were offered a $15 discount for a yelp review. Food was great and really fresh. We ordered the following: clam miso soup mushroom miso soup Chef sushi set (6 pieces of chef's selection)- Bluefin Tuna, Chutoro, Kanpachi, sea bream, sweet shrimp and Uni) White dragon roll Double tuna roll While the staff was nice, but service could be a little better. For example, they didn't explain the fish on the sushi set when it was served to us. We had to ask. Also at the end of the meal, they took the credit card and didn't come back forever. After about 15 minutes, we had to ask for it. read more

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Refined little restaurant with a very calm vibe. Honestly, this place serves quality food. The lunch deal is great value and the food is REALLY GOOD. I would have given this place 5 stars but the service is reallllyyyy slow. If you've got time during lunch to wait and don't mind the wait for your food, then this is a good place for you. No one likes waiting, but I think the food is worth the wait. I would come back for the sashimi bowl bc those cuts were THICK. if you like raw fish, then you'll love the food quality. That says something about their food. I will come back and wait for great food and value. read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake - Lunch set with Sea bass. Delicious! - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Kiyo's new location is a great addition to the area! The fish was very fresh, with generous, thick slices and cuts. Everything was prepared with care, and they offer a good variety of options. If I were in the area, I would definitely come here again. For parking, go straight to the lot, it's the easiest option so u dont have to circle the smal lot! read more

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I was meeting some family and friends for a little birthday dinner in OC and we discovered a restaurant with 4.9 on Yelp, so that was the choice! It's a little confusing because there is another restaurant with the same name but a different location. This one is Kiyo on DuPont St. it's new. It's clean. The staff were patient with a group. The service was good. All of the food was delicious. I was the only vegan. Everyone else was happy with sushi, sashimi, salads and bowls. I got the clearly marked vegan options- mushroom miso soup, seaweed salad and veggie roll. I really enjoyed all of it. Super fresh and a good variety of ingredients. We all agreed we would definitely go back. read more

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Wow, this is a great place for lunch! Came in today at noon and got the last booth! They have great lunch specials. We ended up getting the Sashimi set and Chirashi Don and were very impressed. The sashimi set had huge/thick slices of high quality fish! The scallop had yuzu sauce that had the perfect amount of zip. The Chirashi Don had nearly the same amount of fish (just slightly thinner) + great tasting salmon eggs but served on a bed of nicely done rice. A steal at around $35 each. Lunch specials are running every day including weekends (for now). Hope to be back! read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake - Chirashi don lunch special - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Pretty at lunch hour. Service on the slow side during the lunch rush. Well priced lunch bento options and the premium chirashi is a good value for lunch too. I didn't think it was much better quality than a lot of other places in the area, but it was fine. read more

Details.. .. Lunch w. the hubs on a Saturday. .. We've been going to the original Kiyo location since they opened & were excited to try this new location. .. We ordered 2 chirashi lunch specials (not sure if they'll leave their lunch deal for the weekend permanently or if it's just a soft/grand opening deal), a spicy tuna cut roll, a salmon skin cut roll, an order of the sunomono w. tako, & an order of the shishito peppers. prOs.. .. Same great service. Same great quality. LOVE. .. Restaurant & restrooms were clean. .. The chirashi, shishito peppers, & salmon skin cut roll were fantastic. .. Seems to be a smidge more spacious than the original location, so potentially better for big parties. cOns.. .. The sunomono was a bit bland & the tako was a bit tough. .. The spicy tuna cut roll was an interesting shade of pink & was very loosely rolled. Could've been better executed. additiOnal thOughts.. .. I believe they're still in soft opening phase so I'm allocating some of our cons to that. Nothing was egregious enough to prevent us from wanting to come back again soon. read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake - Sunomono w. Tako - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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My first time dining here at this new location. This is their second in Irvine and they have another restaurant in Arcadia. The decor is modern, spacious and comfy. I arrived on a weekday, and it was just after the lunch hour so the lunch crowd was clearing out. I was seated by a female who was seating patrons and waiting on customers. She suggested the premium chirashi don which included miso soup, hot tea and was plated on a bed of sushi rice. The entree also included crab, uni and sweet shimp along with the premium sashimi. The quality and taste was outstanding and the entree was filling. I tried to order dessert but they were unfortunately out of product. I would recommend this new location and would certainly return here in the future, read more

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WOWZER!!! Order everything on Chief's Special! Ask for Tran (will be your new bestie). Her recommendations are on point! Pictures of everything we had does NOT do justice! read more

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Service was very nice and attentive, very peaceful atmosphere, and the sushi was presented beautifully. The Hokkaido uni was so delicate and creamy, and the Kira was bright and had the perfect pop. The sushi was fresh and melt in your mouth delicious. I will definitely come back again. read more

Really enjoyed our visit here! The service was great--everyone was friendly and attentive. The cold udon was especially refreshing and perfect for a lighter, cool dish. Overall, a really nice experience, and we'd definitely come back! read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake - Cold udon - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

This is Kiyo's 2nd location in Irvine and they offer fresh sushi as well as bento boxes. I've been here several times now for lunch and have always been impressed with the quality. Japanese barley tea is complimentary and all lunch specials come with miso soup. Chirashi don - $22 - This came with so many fresh cuts of sashimi, including salmon, tuna, yellow tail, and more. It was served with tamago, wasabi, and pickled ginger all over a bed of sushi rice. I was really impressed with the quality as well as the quantity. Premium chirashi don - $35 - This is a step up from the regular chirashi don and includes all the same items plus ikura, scallops, a fried shrimp head and sea urchin. While it was good, I didn't feel the cost was justified. The regular chirashi don is a much better value. Lunch combo - $20 -This is served with mixed greens, sea weed salad, rice, a side and a main. For my main I went with grilled seabass which tasted great and and had a nice char on the outside and a mildly sweet taste. For my side I opted for the mixed sushi, all of which were fresh. Overall this is a great place to go get reasonably priced sushi as well as lunch bento boxes. The quality of all the items tasted incredible and I'll definitely be back here to get my sushi fix. read more

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This sushi restaurant is absolutely AMAZING! The restaurant is very clean and inviting, and the employees were friendly and welcoming. Our waitress, Tran, provided world-class service, was friendly and attentive, and went out of her way to ensure we had a positive dining experience, which we did. Thank you!!! The star of the evening was the sushi. Wow!!! It was delicious! My family and I ordered numerous rolls, garlic edamame, salmon carpaccio, and our beverages. We enjoyed our rolls tremendously and would highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area. Free parking is available in both the ground level and underground parking lots. read more

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Reminds me of Ootoro but with less selection and more quieter ambiance. They have another location (forgot the name of their sister restaurant) also located in Irvine. Spacious restaurant. Quality fish-they have the popular ones like ootoro, Japanese uni, etc. Don't expect Japanese authentic style-I believe owner is Chinese. Ordered two don - delux and the one with poor uni and eggs. Both were good. Cut of the fish was thick. read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

I've always loved Kiyo sushi so I was so happy they opened another location in the DuPont plaza. The premium Chirashi Don and premium sashimi platter were amazingly fresh and thick sliced! The portions are very generous and such a good price for the size. It was grand opening week and there was a special of buy one lunch special get 2nd one 50% off so the meal was very reasonable in price! The place was packed and they were a bit short staffed so service was a bit slow but they were very nice. read more

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Went for their soft opening. The Toro Uni Ikura Donburi bowl was absolutely delicious. Added $10 for the Hokkaido Scallops. Sushi rice was seasoned well and balanced well with the fattiness of the dish. Fresh wasabi on their scallops and toro. Will be coming back again! read more

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Food: everything was in good portion, tastes great. I liked the thick cut sashimi on the chirashi don. The beef teriyaki and the grilled beef tongue were just perfect in saltiness and tenderness. Service: great service. Waitress was so attentive to what we need. She even let us know that restaurant was running a promo with free ($15 or under) appetizer when order is over $30. She recommended the beef tongue and her recommendation did not go wrong! Ambiance is nice and quiet. Definitely recommend this place read more

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Came here at dinnertime on Friday night just to try it out. The restaurant is fairly small with just a short wait for a table. They are a relatively new location so you can tell they are still working out some things but it's understandable. There was one server for the entire restaurant and she was a trooper. You could tell she was busy but she remained calm and kind throughout our whole meal. I hope the business owners make sure to do a better job of supporting their staff on weekends! No server should have to be alone for the entire shift in my opinion. We ordered the garlic edamame, sashimi set B, and the Kirin roll. The first two dishes came out at a decent time but I could tell the rolls were taking especially long and our roll didn't come out until we were almost done with the rest of our meal. Regardless, the food was AMAZING. The garlic edamame was hot, spicy, and flavorful. The Kirin roll had soft shell crab on the inside with avocado and eel on the outside and it was delicious. Such great value for the amount of fried crab. The absolute star of the show was our sashimi set. We ordered set B for the variety and the fact that there was 2 of each fish. It came with toro, bluefin tuna, salmon belly, yellowtail belly, sweet shrimp sashimi with the fried heads, kanpachi, two types of scallop, and even fresh crab meat. Everything was extremely fresh and delicious with a clean taste. My favorite was the salmon and yellowtail belly. They were so fatty and unique. We were surprised at how thick each piece was cut - meaning you really get a bang for your buck. We enjoyed every bite and will definitely be back. read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake - Kirin Roll - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Food was good overall but wasn't a fan of their Kiyo roll. Love that they offer many options and everything tasted really fresh. Service was nice and accommodating but I fear this place may struggle due to parking and small space. We made it in during "soft launch" and the parking lot was already stacked due to so many businesses in such a small space. Would recommend it and also recommend only going if you have a reservation if you're thinking about going soon. read more

We were super excited with the newly opened Kiyo as we've been a regular in another location for years. The quality of the fish has been great, but I was very disappointed from this new location. The ambiance is super nice with a chill vibe playing chill jazz music and it's more spacious compared to other locations. Food is super disappointing with 3 major complaints. 1. Rice is overly mushy- almost feel like too much water. Rice has always been main character in a sushi.. and you never want rice that's mushed together. 2. Way too much shells from the crab. I understand there might be 1-2 shells occasionally, but the size of the shell is huge and it almost cracked my tooth.. I got scared for a second when I heard a loud crunchy sound. That tells me chef might have not carefully remove the meat from shell 3. Hair found on the fish from the bowl. 100% sure it wasn't our hair cause it's too short. Premium no longer offer fresh shrimp but it'll be an add-on option ($13? If I remember correctly) They are kind enough to offer a discount which we didn't expect. However, I'd rather pay for the original price with a better quality. If their quality is able to keep up compared to the other Irvine location then it'd be great, but the overall quality is quite disappointing. read more

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Came back a second time, but brought my family this time for lunch. We came on a Sunday and was able to get a booth right before it filled up. There are a total of five booths and a few tables which could be for small groups or could accommodate a slightly larger group if space is available. There were two staff working who were very nice. It did take a while for our orders to be taken and took some time for the food to come out as well. Good thing we ordered a couple appetizers and we weren't hangry. My Chirashi Don fish slices were fresh and a good size. It was delicious! I really enjoyed this bowl. There was a line outside when we left. I'm already looking forward to the next outing to Kiyo. read more

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This was our second visit to Kiyo, and it was just as good as the first. It's hard to find a sushi restaurant that's this consistent. The fish was incredibly fresh, especially the toro uni caviar was heaven - every dish was prepared with care, and everything tasted amazing. What keeps us coming back is not only the food but also the hospitality. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and makes you feel like a valued guest. Kiyo has become one of our favorite places for sushi in Irvine. Looking forward to our next visit already! read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake - Toro Uni Caviar - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here on a whim on a Friday evening during their soft opening, and luckily there wasn't much of a wait. The restaurant is brand new, beautifully decorated, and has a welcoming atmosphere. Our waitress was incredibly knowledgeable and helped guide us through the menu, making it easy for us as first-time visitors. The rolls were fresh and delicious, and the premium chirashi was easily a standout. Great food, great service, and a fantastic first impression. Definitely will come back! read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Their lunch special is spectacular. I was so impressed by the quality of the fish given the nice decor and service. This place will be where I get my sushi from!! read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake - Premium Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Lunch specials are good deal and great quality! Came back 2 days after my first time here because I loved it. Been coming back, and will be coming back! The fish-to-rice ratio is chef's kiss, the cut id perfect and soft. All good quality! read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake - Lunch snack - chef sushi set - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Super impressed with this sushi spot! So impressed that I almost thought it was a fluke. I'm happy to report that it definitely was not. I came in at lunch with my mom so the lunch specials were available. I ordered a Salmon Don, which was delicious! The fish had almost a buttery texture, and there was no fishy smell at all. I'm a huge fan and would come back for that alone. We also ordered a Mixed Tempura, which included an array of veggies and 3 shrimp tempura. We also ordered the Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab and it was delicious! They were both great appetizers and perfect for sharing. The service here is also excellent and I appreciated the attention we were given - not too overwhelming but enough to feel taken care of! I'll definitely be back!! read more

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Food and vibe are 4 stars, but portions are small and service is slow. Waited 30 mins for a salmon don ordered at 6:30 PM. Too slow for a $100 meal. Might revisit when they improve. read more

We love Kiyo Sushi, both locations are great but have been recently coming to this new location and quality has been the same-- delicious and fresh. We also love the service here, Tran, our usual waitress is always so helpful and kind. Highly recommend! read more

First time here & we're planning to come back already! Service has been great! Rice to fish ratio has been good- not too much rice. Oysters were surprisingly yummy with radish and sriracha topping. We ended up ordering more sushi. Edamame was little more saucy than I would want but had good garlic flavor. Thank you for the yummy experience. read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake - Kiyo seared set - Salmon belly, yellowtail belly, and tuna belly. - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Kiyo had a promotion and I've been waiting for them to open since I've seen their sign while driving by. So glad I came as it did not disappoint. Food was super fresh. Looked beautiful on the plate and we were happy with both premium sushi choices. Go at 11:30 when they open as they already had a line when I arrived at 11:45. We got seated on the bar side and I enjoyed watching the chefs make sushi. Location was clean with simple decoration. Their server was friendly but also very busy. If you like thick cut sushi for a reasonable price this is the place to go. read more

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Ordered for takeout! Wow beyond impressed. Food was delicious. Super fresh! To go packaging was pristine. read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Stopped by on a Friday at 1:30 PM during their BOGO 50% lunch special. The restaurant wasn't busy, but after getting our miso soups right away, we waited over 30 minutes for our food, only to be served the wrong order (chirashi instead of the premium sashimi sets). That led to another round of waiting. To top it off, the shrimp heads didn't come out until nearly an hour after we ordered. For now, I'd stick with the other location and let them work out the kinks before coming back (if ever). read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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The fish was really fresh and tasted great. My favorite was the oyster trio. The staff was on top of everything and the environment is calm with a modern twist. read more

Kiyo Japanese Grill & Sake offers variety of fresh, high quality seafood and Japanese dishes. I love all the dishes from Takoyaki, clam miso soup, grilled salmon, unagi don and sashimi platter B. The food was incredible, large portion and delicious. The staff were welcoming and attentive. The ambiance is comfortable, cozy and bright. I can't wait to come back again soon to try to their lunch menu. Highly recommended! read more

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