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    Kyala Japanese Restaurant

    4.1 (607 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Yellowtail carpaccio
    Cristina C.

    Get ready to be disappointed with any other sushi restaurant after having a meal at Kyala. The vibe at the sushi bar is so fun and the Chefs are incredible. It's a very cozy traditional family run spot that will exceed your expectations. The service is always spot on and they will accommodate special requests when possible. Your cup will never run dry here. A true diamond bar staple. Freshest and most flavorful fish everrrr. They also have items that you won't find anywhere else. Just do yourself a favor and try it.

    Udon
    Tiffany C.

    I think I came in with too high of expectations given the reviews. I thought it was just ok. Definitely a good amount of food for the price, especially the bento combo, but I was not wowed. I still enjoyed my meal and the service was very friendly and attentive with my water getting refilled several times. The fried food was nice and lightly crispy. The salmon collar was tender and a large piece. The baked lobster roll was too sweet with too much mayo. The sashimi and California rolls left a lot to be desired. Maybe it's because these are just the items that came included in a combo, and maybe it's because I didn't order the right things...but I wasn't too impressed given all the reviews about how this is the best Japanese food that needs to be discovered. I may be too spoiled by the higher quality sushi in South OC but to me the quality is more of a 3.5...but I rounded up.

    Sashimi plate
    Stephanie F.

    The food was very delicious, the fish was fresh, and my favorite was the salmon. I had a steamed fish egg dish, unsure of its name, but it was something I've never tried before, and it had a nice taste. The tempura was fresh, and their miso was very good. The staff is on top of things and very welcoming, and their decor matches the atmosphere of a sushi restaurant/bar.

    Menu 2/22/23
    Vi S.

    Food is great. Ordered the nigiri sushi deluxe and it was fresh and oh so yummy. Our server was friendly and helpful. Went on a Wednesday evening around 7 and were seated right away. Ambiance is great. Family friendly

    Salmon belly, yellow tail belly, halibut, mackerel, bluefin tuna
    Katrina T.

    This sushi place is definitely a hole in the wall that needs to be discovered. This might be the best sushi I've had in a while. I grew up in the Orange County and Los Angeles area and as we all know, they have pretty good sushi spots there. I recently moved into the inland Empire and thought that I was going to have to drive so far to get decent sushi until I discovered this little gem! My friend and I came here on a Friday night - there was no wait and the server, seated us immediately. We were tended to within the first five minutes and ordered. Between the two of us, we ordered the miso duck, beef tongue, baby lobster roll, and a few of their nigiri's! All the food was cooked to perfection and each slice of sushi melted in your mouth. The fish felt like butter. I was so impressed. I will definitely be back. If you're ever in the diamond bar area, I highly recommend coming to this restaurant to satisfy your sushi cravings. You will not be disappointed in anyway. Lastly, a huge shoutout to Hiromi - she was absolutely wonderful and so sweet. She always came back to make sure that my friend and I were tended to, and that our experience with nothing less than perfect. I appreciate the service here and it was definitely the cherry on top.

    Chirashi don
    Mysha F.

    Delicious and fresh melts-in-your-mouth sushi! Everything tasted perfect and well balanced. I got the chirashi don and it came with salad and a miso soup. The rice was seasoned perfectly to balance out the freshness of the fish. Service was fast and thoughtful .

    Nina S.

    This place is deserving of five times five stars! Hands down the best, freshest, well made, delicious sushi I have ever had. We were lucky to have a fantastic chef who served us an omakase to die for. The flavor of each dish is unmatched. There wasn't a single thing I wouldn't order again. The fish menu is extensive and well worth the price. I definitely recommend sitting at the bar and letting one of the amazing chefs serve you their best stuff. Make sure to ask about their house made tofu -- it is unreal! Lots of tables inside and plenty of room at the bar. I can't wait to go back here again and again, worth the drive from San Diego!!

    Soba tempura
    Lisa T.

    Usually when I'm craving Japanese this is my spot! Kyala is located in the Walmart plaza. There is easy access to parking and during peak time like dinner, there will be a wait. The restaurant is cozy with a few small tables and a sushi bar. I tend to stick to the two-item dinner combo. My picks are chicken teriyaki and tempura. The tempura comes with two shrimp and veggie tempura. They don't over batter their tempura which I like. I have order the sautéed white fish with miso and that was good also. The combination comes with miso soup, side salad, potatoes with mayo, and rice. Everything comes out fresh. They offer everything you want from sushi, salad, soba, donburi, rolls, Japanese curry and more. The service is good and everyone is super nice. Overall, a great Japanese place to try if you're in the area.

    Black Snapper and Halibut
    Jason T.

    Brought my mom here for a light dinner. She ordered the rainbow roll and miso soup that she thoroughly enjoyed. I had the happy hour sashimi sampler of black snapper, halibut and red snapper. Also had a piece of blue fin, salmon belly and Yellowtail that were good. For dessert I ate the blue crab hand roll which was tasty Got my dad a baked scallop roll to go which he finished with a smile. The servers are very friendly and attentive. Will come again next time I'm in the area for their lunch boxes which looked reasonably priced.

    Various Sashimi
    Tiffany H.

    Overall we had a pleasant experience at Kyala! The duck miso appetizer was delicious and a must order. Under the slices of duck are slices of tofu and oyster mushrooms! The duck appetizer was a lot smaller than we thought but I think it's still worth a try. We ordered a variety of sashimi, from salmon, tuna to toro. I would say the fish quality was cold and fresh! The sashimi tasted above average but it wasn't something that knocked my socks off. The fish didn't have a fishy tasted or scent to it either which is a good sign! Our sashimi took a bit of time to come out which surprised me because it was slices of fish, nothing we were waiting on was cooked other than the duck appetizer which came early. I would definitely recommend calling in for reservations as they filled up really quickly at around 6:30 pm. The restaurant is small inside but it has a warm/homey feel to it. The servers were kind and attentive. I wouldn't say this restaurant is a must try but if you're in the area and looking for some decent sushi, I would recommend eating here!

    Omakase
    Henry L.

    Haven't been here for a while but Omakase is really upgraded! Prompt attentive service. And nice cozy atmosphere. Wish their bottle cold Sake price is a little more down to earth ! Lol

    Appetizer
    Ben W.

    Went to the KYALA restaurant first time 2006 The best Japanese Omakase restaurant in the Diamond Bar Thanks nice dinner from chief Kado Will come again soon with more my friend

    Jessica W.

    用自己喜歡的方式, 給生活染上想要的色彩 這一家餐館是離我公司最近的日本料理,說實話一年我大概要來吃10次到20次吧,這一家每一次不管是熟食或者是生的日本料理,處理的都非常好,我一個朋友超級愛他們的牛排,每次來是一定都必必必點的,而我這不管是他們的牛舌,他們的中午的lunch special,甚至是咖喱飯我也都會試試,很棒的一家日料, 大推!

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    Ask the Community - Kyala Japanese Restaurant

    Is there an all you can eat option?

    No. They have Specials, A la carte, Omakase but not AYCE. They just raised their prices recently.

    Is the sushi bar open for Omakase?

    Yes

    Is omakase on the menu?? How many dishes do we get

    We have just 1 omakase right now. $75 12 pice nigiri (include uni toro ikura sweetshrimp ) , 2 dishes and 1 hand roll.… 

    Does sushi bar open for lunch?

    Not yet .. but you can order omakase from the table ..

    Does yoshi and michiko still own it?

    No. Mori-San and Tomoko-San are the new owners and they do not disappoint. Great sushi and very authentic!

    Are appetizers limited to dinner the lunch menu online doesn't have appetizers?

    Not 100% sure, since I frequent Kyala's for dinner. However I can't imagine them not offering appetizers for lunch.

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    Ninja Sushi - deluxe sashimi

    Ninja Sushi

    4.0(439 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    Longstanding Japanese in Walnut. Came here for dinner with my fiancé and parents on a Sunday…read moreevening, and it was crowded. We waited about 20 minutes for another table to clear. We shared a variety of rolls and fried calamari to share, and I ordered a teriyaki combination plate, which comes with rice, miso soup, and salad. They gave us complimentary edamame and l liked the poke roll. My fiancé particularly enjoyed the negitoro roll. Free parking lot available so it's easy. Credit cards accepted.

    Wow, I came here Friday night around 8:30 PM with two friends and we had such a lovely time. It was…read moreour first visit and we instantly loved it, especially the sweet elderly ladies who served us. Huge thank you to Yumi, who was an absolute angel and made us feel so welcome (like we were her grandchildren and wanted us to stay). The food was genuinely great quality and the portions were way more filling than expected. At first, I thought we hadn't ordered enough and i was mentally prepared to order more... but by the end, we were so full. Truly a lovely experience. They also give you complimentary edamame and cucumber salad, which was such a nice little bonus before the main event. One of my friends ordered the chirashi bowl and it looked like a bouquet of all kinds of fish. We also got the chef's assorted sashimi (amazing assortment) the ankimo special (SO good), and the 4 piece hand roll special (could probably skip this one and save stomach space). For nigiri, we ordered uni, toro, tai, and yellowtail (all amazing.) The uni was especially creamy and delicious. The salmon belly was mesmerizing, the yellowtail belly melts in your mouth and did I mention the ankimo? We also ordered a fish only tempura, and they even gave us our own tempura dipping sauce. It's the small details like that that really make a difference. 10/10, come hungry, leave very full and slightly emotionally attached.

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    Ninja Sushi - Keep sake bottles

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    Teriyaki chicken and tempura

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    Mansun Sushi - Sea Urchin

    Mansun Sushi

    4.0(636 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    I thought I would update my review from before since it's been a few years and am sad to report…read morethat it has gone downhill. I know times may be tough, but yikes! BROILED SALMON & MIXED TEMPURA BENTO BOX: I ordered this to go and it came with a scoop of rice, 4 spicy tuna cut rolls (used to be 6), a small clump of salad, tempura (came without the tempura sauce), miso soup, and the saddest/hardest clump of fried/broiled salmon (came with side of teriyaki sauce). The portion has SIGNIFICANTLY shrunk especially for the salmon. The salmon was basically the size of the sauce dish container...I finished it in 2-3 bites. Due to this, I will sadly not be returning.

    The restaurant is located along the side of the street. I was able to find parking on the street…read moreright in front of the entrance. Dont miss it by pulling into the market plaza, but im sure you may park there. The place is small and not too busy when i visited. They offer a physical menu with limited selections, along with a QR code on the wall to scan that includes additional dishes. Before we even ordered, they quickly brought out complimentary salad, miso soup, and steamed edamame. What a nice surprise! Uni Rice Bowl was listed as market price but was very reasonably priced . It had about 4-5 pieces of uni, served in a very presentable sea urchin shell. It was light and very good. I can never pass up uni when it's on the menu! We also ordered some rolls, a variety of sushi , and toro sashimi. They do prepare sushi with a lot of rice, but I loved that they generously portion with large pieces of fish along with it. The fish was fresh and were great quality. Oh and free yummy green tea icecream to end our meal too!

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    Mansun Sushi - Top right clockwise: chirashi, miso soup, beef teriyaki & tempura, fish egg rice bowl, banchan, chicken teriyaki & tempura

    Top right clockwise: chirashi, miso soup, beef teriyaki & tempura, fish egg rice bowl, banchan, chicken teriyaki & tempura

    Mansun Sushi - Sea urchins with rice

    Sea urchins with rice

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    Kopan Sushi & Ramen - Rowland Heights

    Kopan Sushi & Ramen - Rowland Heights

    4.2(3.7k reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Kopan Sushi & Ramen in Rowland Heights always hits!…read more There is a closer location, but I enjoyed dining at this one. My wife and I have dined here a few times and other visits with my cousins. The parking near the entrance are usually occupied and some of spots in the lot are compact so just an FYI. The location is nice and the staff will acknowledge you as you walk in. There are a number booths for intimate seating. There is a sushi bar towards the back of location and also bigger tables for larger groups. Kopan offers a lot of various items from the sushi, sushi rolls, ramen, curry and even a limited time wagyu menu. Each visit has been a positive one. Some days have BOGO 50% on rolls. The quality of the sushi rolls is fresh and nicely presented. On a few recent trips, we tried the Wagyu Uni Sushi which was insane! I tried the Chicken Curry Katsu which was delicious. Served on a hot stone and full of flavorful curry with a large cut of chicken katsu. Overall, the menu options and a good quality service make this location a stand out. Thanks, Kopan Ramen! ( ^_^)b

    I love this place...the staff is so warm and friendly and welcoming and accommodating and pleasant…read moreand all the above!!! My helper was Jade and she made my experience so lovely. The food is amazing as well. I never leave that many reviews but they deserved it!!! I will be back!

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    Kopan Sushi & Ramen - Rowland Heights
    Kopan Sushi & Ramen - Rowland Heights
    Kopan Sushi & Ramen - Rowland Heights

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    Mikomi Sushi

    Mikomi Sushi

    4.4(1k reviews)
    8.5 mi
    $$
    Healthy dining
    Outdoor seating

    To start: the ambience is always nice and quiet yet they have Tvs in case you want to watch sports…read more Service: The service is always amazing here and they're very quick and efficient. Food: Amazing! This is always my go to sushi spot because it taste so fresh! Food always comes out right away! I love the baked salmon roll from here, crispy spicy tuna roll, shrimp tempura roll, and california roll! The appetizers are always delicious here too! Price:They have happy hour everyday! This makes it an even better deal! Overall: I love this place! Ive come here multiple times!

    Found this restaurant when looking for a sushi place that is open late. On Fridays and Saturdays,…read morethis place is open until 11pm. Fortunately, my husband and I walked in around 9pm and there were plenty of open tables, so we were seated immediately. Service was quick, welcoming, and friendly. Between the two of us, we shared a Baked Salmon Roll, Mango Special Roll, Rainbow Battera, and Salmon & Ikura Donburi. Everything tasted delicious. The baked salmon roll was very creamy and savory, whereas the mango special roll was sweet and indulgent. As for the rainbow battera, the flavors of each fish really stood out in every bite. With the donburi, the salmon tasted clean and fresh, making it a good contrast to the salty ikura. The seasoned sushi rice and seaweed salad created the perfect balance to the bowl. This is the place to go for high-quality Japanese food with a broad menu that caters to everyone. The menu has plenty of traditional sushi options as well as more inventive ones. If you are not feeling fish or sushi, they even offer entrees like chicken katsu, beef short rib, ramen, udon, sukiyaki, and more.

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    Mikomi Sushi
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