I have loved this place since I was a kid. Decades later I still come here. The quality and taste have never disappointed.

If I could give 0 to 1/2 a star I would. No flavor Sushi pieces are too big than what they need to be. The fish portion is beyond minimal. Service is ok. I feel like they have "Americanized" "Mexicanized" the food since the place is in a somewhat in a Latino community. Overall don't come here if you want good "authentic" sushi. read more

Good sushi and friendly service. Short staffed the night I went which caused slight delay but overall good.

Place is amazing, by far best sushi place in Downey Ca area. I def. recommend it. The sushi is fresh and tasteful read more

Kyoto Sushi - Fresh Spring Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downey, California

Quick summary- ample parking, great service, amazing food with a lot of variety! This place has become one of my go to spots. It's a bit of a hole in the wall, but the sushi is amazing! The staff checks in frequently and there is always something good to try. My favorites are the Azteca Roll, Luigi Roll and Sarah Roll #2. Definitely recommend checking this spot out! read more

Found my new favorite sushi spot in Downey. I ordered the Alaskan roll and asked for thinly sliced lemon on top...it was fantastic. Also got eel sushi and it was AMAZING. 10/10 Although this was a pick up order, I was treated lovely by the chef & cashier. read more

Kyoto Sushi - Alaskan Roll & Eel Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downey, California

I went here the other day to celebrate a birthday with some friends and we had an amazing time here. As some of the previous reviews have mentioned, don't let its location and outward appearance fool you...THIS PLACE IS BOMB.COM. We tried just about everything here and all the cuts of fish tasted fresh (no fishy aftertaste). My favorite roll here was the Spicy Salmon role, it had just the right amount of kick to it. This place is clean, affordable, and it has great customer service. I will definitely be coming back here in the future. FYI they do not have all you can eat sushi, but don't let that deter you from coming in!! This place is great! A true hidden gem of Downey. read more

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Ordered a bento box & it came with a little friend! Informed staff and he said It must not have been washed enough! Grosss! read more

Kyoto Sushi - Ordered a bento box & I got a little friend mixed into my salad! Spoke to staff, they said It must have not been washed enough. Grossss! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downey, California

Azteca roll and tiger hand roll is a must. Always fresh and friendly environment and anything you have there is gonna be bomb.

Amazing sushi! Well made and the prices reflect the great quality. Everyone was very nice and welcoming. I recommend the Alaskan and Mexican rolls! read more

It's very seldom that I write a review, but I had to for this place. I came in tonight with a friend at 9pm after every other spot in town was closed. Was able to dine-in and sat down right away. Service was great, and the food was just phenomenal. The portions were perfect and the quality was just excellent. Well worth the money we paid. It had us talking about it during the whole ride back. Officially found my favorite sushi spot!!! We ordered: Sara's Roll #2, Caterpillar Roll, Salmon Sashimi, Yellowtail Sushi, Hot Sake & Asahi :) read more

Great sushi! Everything is fresh and the customer service is excellent! My favorites are the Bravo, Frank, and Azteca rolls. So good. They get six stars for having the Dodger games on :) read more

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I guess in this part of town, there are not much authentic Sushi restaurant. (Per my friend who lives around there) I came back to Kyoto Sushi because this is my buddy's favorite sushi place and she invited me to dinner. The restaurant is still busy as hell and service is slow as usual, but the Frank Roll was sooo good! (Frank roll= which has crab meat and slices of Mango and avocado on the top outside. ) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/A9P61rfkTMgcCYPi5Y2nTA?select=fUiC2e2Tshc3zbpWsB542g I guess the Frank Roll is worth the 4 star itself!!! read more

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Favorite sushi spot in Downey! They have a unique selection of special sushi rolls that'll stuff you up every time. Always love to try something new here! Here is a list of rolls that I've tried in order of preference: Spring roll - We always get this every visit. Each piece is filled with raw fish, jalapenos, and cilantro and wrapped in ricepaper. It's a little on the spicy side, but very tasty! French kiss roll - Very interesting, but good. Inside, there is crab mix and fried shrimp topped with spicy tuna, eel tempura with eel sauce + spicy mayo. The sauces actually taste similar to brownies! (hence I call this roll - the sushi brownie) Azteca Roll - Spicy crab mix and shrimp, jalapenos, cilantro, shrimp with eel sauce, topped with avocado, mango and a slice of lemon! The added sweetness from the mango makes this roll awesome. Salmon lover - As a huge lover of salmon, this was very satisfying. Inside there's crab mix, raw salmon, fried asparagus, topped with salmon + ponzu sauce! Salmon crunch - Delicious! Crab mix, avocado, asparagus topped with fried salmon + mustard soy + eel sauce. Mountain roll - This is just me, but I'm not a huge fan of baked rolls. But this one is pretty good, especially if you have friends that aren't fans of raw fish. This consists of crab mix with cooked salmon + spicy tuna with eel sauce. B.S.A.R - Another baked roll with crab meat, asparagus and cooked salmon on top with eel sauce. Dragon Roll - This one looks like a dragon, which is why we ordered it. But looks can be deceiving.. I wasn't a fan of the dried fish mixed with the eel sauce. The flavors were a bit off in my opinion. And just FYI: we tried these rolls after several trips, not just one! The restaurant is a bit small, but we've never had issues getting a table. Service is friendly and generally fast. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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Excelente sushi, nice restaurant, very authentic and delicious. Prices aren't too bad too.

Horrible food!! Horribly greeted by women I have attached a pic of.. talk about " grumpy poo" she should win an Academy Award for Most horrible performance at a Restaurant. From the minute we walked in she had that same pouty goofy face frown. My first instinct was to run and we should have right out the door. I thought let me try the food since the ratings were high. God was it awful ughhhh Most horrible tasting SushI EVER, may I add I am a Sushi lover!! Won't be back and if you know what's good for you you won't come here! read more

Kyoto Sushi - Grumpy poo in full force - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downey, California

Best fresh sushi in town. Friendly, clean and not pricey. Nice little hold in the wall restaurant but great food and atmosphere.

After doing my taxes I order thee best roll ever The Azteca roll so fresh and delicious with a cold Sapporo. read more

Kyoto Sushi - Omg I was craving the Azteca roll it was delicious one was not enough. Must try if you haven't. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downey, California

Food: This is my third time here and I always amazed by the flavor of all the rolls I've tried. This around I had black tiger, lion king and Aztec rolls! Equal amount of flavor that doesn't overwhelm your taste palate but enough to make you taste all the combinations. Service: They are nice and friendly. Since it's a small little restaurant, you can't be missed. You can practically see the sushi makers making the rolls right infront of you. Maybe that's why I like it. Atmosphere Definitely kind of reminds of a hole in roll restaurant. Super warm and cozy yet it still feels like everyone has their space to eat! Definitely a staple of Downey! Overall: Kyoto has now become my new favorite sushi restaurant! I'll be back! But to anyone looking for a spot...you won't go wrong here! read more

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I always order chirashi in Japanese restaurant, so it is easy to compare.... This chirashi I ordered is one of the worst I ever had... Once I sat I ordered a hot tea... It made by tea bag... So I can't help but think the miso soup also made by instant pack.... The chirashi cost 18.95, pretty normal price tag.... Once it is served... It looked fine, but the fake crab meat made the whole thing a couple dollars cheaper... The fishes are OK fresh, but the biggest problem was the rice... It was hard, and the texture didn't taste like Jap rice... I believe the first step being a sushi chef is to learn how to cook rice (beside washing the rice bowl), this rice is below average. The servers always hide in the back of the restaurant, not that they don't help, but the response time is not top classed.. read more

Kyoto Sushi - 18.95 Chirashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downey, California

Been coming to Kyoto sushi for ten years now and their food never disappoints. I drive all the way from placentia to have their fresh delicious cucumber salad, edamame, nude roll and shrimp crunch roll with a Sapporo beer. It's a small restaurant but their food is fresh and worth the drive. The staff always takes care of you. read more

So... Since my first review I've been back a dozen times or more. Have introduced many people to this little place! I mostly always order the same things. Spicy scallop and spicy salmon hand rolls are the best. You never have to look for the salmon or scallops like other places. No fast food sushi taste here. The sea weed salad is delicious! Never had a bad experience. The service doesn't hover but always available! Dropped in today for lunch and was not disappointed. Salmon sashimi was very velvety and fresh. Seaweed salad and ginger and last but never least a spicy scallop hand roll. Perfection. read more

Kyoto Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downey, California

I love this place been coming for years anything you order will be amazing!!! This is a hidden gem.

In the local area they have the best rolls. Very unique and delicious. It's expensive and small but also good. If you're into sashimi, there are other places across the street where you can get an amazing platter for a fraction of the price. I'd come to Kyoto for special dinners rather than everyday sushi. read more

Creative Sushi dishes, made from their creations and one of the best Sushi places I have been to.

Food is excellent...ordered the lunch terizaki chicken and beef, both very good...then i added some dragon roll and a california roll.. also very good...no complaints...will have to try the other rolls they offer next time around...one drawback, is that they open at noon... read more

The food is great! Azteca roll is delicious. Sara roll 1 is my other favorite, but there are many great rolls to consider. The service is always very good as well. I would recommend it to anyone who hasn't tried it yet. read more

It's been a while since we've been to Kyoto. It was one of our "go to" sushi places and always spoke highly of it. Today was a big disappointment. First of all let me say that the service was great. However, the sushi was lousy! When we first walked in, there was a slight bad smell. We ordered several pieces of sushi, a roll, miso and dynamite. The sushi was not fresh at all. The salmon sushi still had the skin attached! The miso soup had no flavor. The sushi roll wasn't made well. You couldn't taste the tempura or ponzu. We've eaten the dynamite many times there and this time it had steamed rice as a base and the scallops were hard. I don't know if we will come back. read more

This sushi spot is a hidden gem. Their Downey roll is the best. The prices and the place is so good, they attend you so nicely and the order comes up quickly. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Only the best sushi in town! Their specialty rolls are like nothing I have ever tasted. My favorites are: Azteca The Lion King MPR Spring Roll Sara #3 Oishi Playboy Most of those listed above with the exception of the Spring Roll are decent bite sized pieces; not like many other sushi spots that roll them so large that you can't fit them in your mouth. Wether you are at the bar or seated at a table, the sushi is the freshest, the beers are the coldest and service is the best you can find. You will not be disappointed. Just get there early! This place fills up quick. read more

Service was good, but the food wasnt as good as I thought it would be for 4 star rated restaurant. Fish freshness and quality 2.5/5 Taste and price for rolls 2.5/5 Service 3.5/5 read more

La comida es deliciosa. Tienen que tartar el mountain roll! Mejor sushi que he probado.

Love the sushi here. Very tasty and fresh. Always busy but good friendly service. Must try the Azteca roll with fresh jalapenos... read more

Kyoto Sushi - Azteca roll! Yummsters!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downey, California

The Sara Roll is my fav so far! It's one of the best tasting sushi rolls ever! The only downside is it comes with 6 pc and I always want more! Their pork gyozas are okay, and sometimes they get really busy so their quality of service goes down. read more

Very much worth the wait time! Always fresh always filling! I put my name in the list and there is plenty of shopping to get your appetite ready for some AMAZING sushi! read more

Good place, hidden gem in Downey! The rolls are great, had the Rainbow roll that was nice and fresh. Had sashimi....albacore was good large portion a bit pricey though. Service was on point....would truly recommend if in Downey! Staff is very friendly and very attentive, get there early or be prepared to wait for an opening. Recommendation: Any sashimi plate! read more

Love the food here , it's one of my favorite place to eat I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves sushi read more

My roommate introduced me to This place in 2012 and I have still been coming back here ever since, there isn't just one thing here I can recommend because I have liked everything I have tried , the people are great and prices are very reasonable. Great for the family to come and enjoy a meal. read more

I've been coming here for over 2 years and never disappoints. The fish is always fresh, one of the best sushi places I know. Definitely recommend. I love their salmon lover roll and nude roll. read more

I always wanted to try this sushi spot in Downey as I had heard many great things about this place, but their off hours made it difficult for me to go until recently. Every time I was hungry and wanted to stop by for some reason they were closed. When we got there we were seated quickly. The service was ok but it wasn't great. Our waiter was attending to the party of 4 that was being loud at the bar. The sushi was good! I enjoyed it more than Tokyo Sushi and it's a lot closer. They had a good variety of sushi which is what I liked most about this location. We decided to try some sake shots but I guess they serve them in a small bottle which was very hard to try and finish since I don't drink much. Having known that they would give my brother and I a bottle Each to drink from I would've ordered just one. So their communication wasn't very clear. The place looks like a hole in the wall from the outside but once inside it looks nice and it's clean. So don't let the outside fool you. I'll probably be back but with the odd closing hours I don't know how soon that would be. read more

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