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    Kyushu Sushi

    4.6 (148 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed

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    perfection
    Stephanie D.

    food was great uni shooter fabulous sweet shrimp and toro sampler so fresh and good! Service very attentive

    Found in my miso soup..
    Henry H.

    The pros of this place would be price, portion size and silverware. The cons however highly outweigh the cons. Food took over 40mins to arrive. My miso soup had piece of sponge or something. I didn't want to mention it, but my wife insisted. The staff gave no apology or any concern. Felt like she thought we were lying about it or something. The tempura batter was more than what I like. The teriyaki sauce was off too. Ended up full, but definitely quality is not there. I would rather head down to south pasadena and pay a little more for a bento there.

    Spicy albacore hand roll, spicy edamame
    Linda S.

    Wow! What an amazing small mom and pop sushi restaurant! After a recommendation from a friend, I had to try it out! While the reviews all boast about the bento box, I wanted to try their sushi! We ordered their rising yellowtail roll, lemon salmon roll and spicy edamame! They were all so fresh and delicious! The service was excellent as well with the servers coming by frequently. Will be back again to try out more items from their menu!

    Spicy tuna roll
    Juana M.

    I was in the area and wanted to eat lunch before heading to work. I went in and was able to be seated right away as it wasn't busy. I ordered a spicy tuna roll, two pieces of uni sushi and a fireball salmon roll. Everything I ate was delicious and I will definitely come back again to eat sushi here.

    Pink Lady
    Patricia G.

    What a totally underrated spot! So unassuming and away from the hub that is Old Town, Kyushu is tucked on the corner on Colorado. There's free parking in the rear, but looks like street parking isn't much of a problem. Upon walking in, it didn't seem like your average sushi bar. It really felt like an old school Japanese spot - so charming but chill. Service was fantastic! Our server (whose name escapes me) gave us his two cents and he did not steer us wrong! Got the Uni Chawanmushi, Pink Lady, the Lemon Salmon Roll and the Rising Yellow Roll. We also got a handroll each as well as an order of the red snapper sushi. Everything was phenomenal! Prices were super reasonable and I cannot wait to come back here!

    I already ate the crab roll
    Rex C.

    We fiinally tried Kyushu Sushi and I was honestly surprised in the best way. The portions here are BIG. Not like the usual tiny little bites some sushi places give you--this place actually fills you up. The Blue Crab hand roll was legit delicious. Fresh, creamy, and overflowing with crab, not just rice filler. The tempura was also really good--not oily, perfectly crispy, and still light enough where you don't feel weighed down after eating it. Another plus... there's actually parking on the side which is a lifesaver ..but make sure your turn left right away cause its a one way street. No circling around forever looking for street parking. Overall, Kyushu Sushi was definitely worth it. The portions were surprisingly generous, the flavors were solid, and the quality was there in every dish. On top of that, the service was on point--everyone was super friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The ambiance inside was also really nice... casual but still clean, comfortable, and welcoming. We will absolutely come back again if we are in the area.

    Tonkatsu with California roll Bento lunch
    Janet M.

    My co worker and I were in the area and was craving sushi. We were driving along Colorado when we saw this place. I pulled over to check on yelp and found the place has decent reviews so we turned around and came back to try this place. We got here right when they just opened. The staff seated us right away and took our orders. We got: Gyoza and deep fried squid tentacles for appetizers which were so good. We both got their lunch Bento which I would say the serving was huge. I got the tonkatsu with California roll. I am a big fan of katsu so whether it is tonkatsu (pork) or chicken katsu I will gladly order that. Everything was cooked to perfection and very flavorful. No wonder why they have a high rating and good reviews. I highly recommend this place. The staff was very nice and the lady was always smiling. Prices were very reasonable. My co worker and I were surprised how cheap they were compared to other places. We will definitely be back if we are in the area.

    Teriyaki Salmon tempura and sashimi bento
    Josie C.

    This is the kind of place that surprises you. Expect a strip mall "Japanese" restaurant - no-frills lunch, not necessarily "authentic Japanese" -- once you level set that expectation, Kyushu Sushi absolutely delivers. I grabbed the bento lunch and was blown away. Every single compartment was packed to the brim. As if the chef kept asking, "What else can I squeeze in here?" As for the sashimi, it was thick-cut. However I will point out, the rice is not Japanese short grain and the tempura is Chinese style. I don't think it's possible one person can finish this bento. At $18.95, it's hands down the best deal in town when you're craving a Japanese fix. I can't wait to come back for their chirashi!

    Lunch Special - #13 Tonkatsu + Tempura + Sashimi
    Jin C.

    Great little Japanese spot. Service is friendly and the quality of the food is fantastic. Came here for lunch, lunch special from 11am-3pm. Bento Box: Lunch Special #13 Tonkatsu + Tempura + Sashimi 9/10 - The tonkatsu was crunchy and tender, goes really well with the Katsu Sauce. Sashimi was fresh and melts in your mouth. Tempura was lightly battered and crunchy. Sushi: Spider Roll 10/10 - Huge fan of soft shell crab. The crab was perfectly battered, and had a nice crunch. Spicy Tuna 8/10 - The tuna was fresh. Overall, the roll was solid. Salmon Avocado 9/10 - The salmon was fresh and melts in your mouth. The avocado was creamy and really helped balance the salmon. Side note - The rice for all three rolls was perfectly cooked, soft and really kept everything together. All this great quality food (3 rolls X2 and a Bento Box) came out to $55 w/ tax. Extremely affordable lunch special. If you're in the area, check this place out!

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    Fei C.

    The food quality and food portion here is awesome. We ordered hamachi kama, takoyaki, dragon roll and sake and beer. The fish taste fresh, the takoyaki is nicely decorated with bonito flakes and seaweed, and the hamachi kama is full sized. Big thumbs up. The service is decently fast and the owners are very friendly. They also have plenty of parking in the back. Highly recommend!

    Clay K.

    The service and food at Kyushu are above and beyond any other restaurant. My wife and I go here every trip up to pasadena Our server was so attentive and made us feel like we were VIPs. The sushi is some of the best we have ever had and we highly recommend the Double Tempura Salmon roll. Do yourself a favor and go here to be treated amazing and eat amazing.

    California Roll and Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
    Scott L.

    Ordered take out of sashimi and sushi bentos, California roll and Spicy Tuna Hand Roll. All were fresh and beautifully arranged... even for take out. Will definitely be ordering from them or eating on-site in the future.

    Chirashi don on lunch special menu. (With soup and salad) $24+.
    Hsiao-Wei C.

    Food is really delicious and plenty. Worthy of the price. Waiting time for the grilled fish is a little bit longer. It's general I am very satisfied.

    Unagi and salmon avocado roll

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