I remember coming into this place Jan of 2025. They were new, friendly, but frankly half empty on…read morea Friday night. I sensed something exciting was going to happen -- but relying entirely on word of mouth. Flash-forward to early 2026, where readers of the local weekly paper named this the Best Sushi of Redlands. I was so excited, and as my visit last week demonstrates -- things have only improved. KYO SUSHI was packed at 5PM on a Tuesday. Not only slammed, but standing room only. I don't know what happened but I'm so happy for them. Two subtle changes have happened and I'm all for them. A LOCAL NEWS channel sharing dreadful stories on the TV has been swapped for hi-def reels of lovely Asian spots, making our escape from the crazy world we live in complete. As an extra touch, we are now treated to soothing jazz, which helps in a room with so many happy customers. A special shout out to Sia, who greets regulars like family and will help you get exactly what you need. Hi to Wendy and the new young lady, all keeping a close eye on customer happiness. I believe KYO is on the brink of having outgrown this location, but a lease is likely keeping them there for a while. It's a shame they can't move next door into the old Von's location -- lol -- because what a place that would be. Enough room in their to farm the fish. Pro Tip -- try the Megan Fox roll!

Kyo Sushi was okay. I may have gone in with higher expectations because of the 4.7 rating on Yelp,…read morebut overall it felt a little overhyped. The roll presentation was very good, and visually the food looked great. The plates came out clean, colorful, and nicely arranged. Flavor-wise though, the rolls were fairly bland. The house mayo tasted like regular mayo, which isn't necessarily bad, but I guess I was expecting something with a little more going on, maybe closer to a spicy mayo or some kind of signature sauce. We also ordered a Philly roll, but were brought the Philly "Pro" instead. The Pro is deep fried, which I wasn't expecting, and I took a bite without realizing how hot it was and almost burned my mouth. I did mention that "Philly roll" and "Philly Pro" are close enough in name that I could see wrong orders happening pretty easily. Service was direct and decent. Nothing bad, just more to-the-point than warm or memorable. I'd probably give this place another shot, because it seemed like we may have gotten caught in a rush all at once. Not terrible by any means, and the presentation was definitely a strong point, but it wasn't quite the standout experience I was expecting.

Small but cozy sushi bar with a few tables during limited hours. I called in for takeout and the…read morelady who greeted me was kind both on the phone and in person. I loved the casual and intimate feel of patrons being served by the chef at the bar. Fish was fresh, flavors/ prices on point, and will be my sushi fix when I'm in the area!

This place has always had the most fresh sushi. We always get takeout from here, they have limited…read morecapacity/hours to allow dine in but takeout has always been our preference anyhow. My go-to favorite roll is the sakura roll--it has generous portions of salmon and pairs great with the eel sauce. My recent visit also included the salmon lover's roll which was delicious as well.

Been here a few times... Food? (5 stars) Consistently…read moredelicious/ very fresh and tasty. Ambiance? (4 stars) Clean, organized, has a modern feel, but the vibe is casual. Service? (3 stars) We get seated almost immediately, our orders are taken quickly, & food arrives hot and fresh, but there's a lack of friendliness that makes us feel a little unwelcome.

The Bad: Location sucks.. difficulty finding a parking spot, noodles are too firm and the chasu…read morepork are not as tender as they should be. The good: the stars are for the prices; reasonable. This is my 3rd time here, i was only satisfied once, i can't continue to come to a place that's inconsistent with the quality of food. I will NOT be back.

We went to Yamaava casino for a few days and I was craving sushi but wasn't too familiar with the…read morearea. So, of course, I look on Yelp and came across Nko Niko sushi, which is regarded as one of the best sushi spots in Redlands. I actually went as far as double checking on reddit and the votes were definitely in! This place seemed legit so I had to try it. It's located in a shopping plaza so there is plenty of parking. There are several restaurants in the area, while Niko Niko is tucked away near the water fountains out front. As I arrived, they quickly sat me at the bar area and my typical rainbow roll and I tried their snow cone roll. The rolls were so good and the fish was fresh! I loved the sweet sauce that was added to the snow cone roll. After about 20 mins, the chef, who's name is Yaser, started asking me what my favorite fish is and why I like it. I told him Albacore and he instantly makes me some concoction with ponzu sauce which was fire. He then asked me if I like salmon and I told him yes and he makes me a seared salmon roll with orange sauce and pepper. By this time I'm stuffed but enjoying this experience. He made going to a sushi restaurant interesting again like when I first tried sushi. We start talking about Japan and he ask me if I ever had salmon skin. I tell him absolutely not and that when I bake salmon I usually take the skin off. He then tells me that I HAVE to try a salmon skin handroll so I figured I should just go with it. My mind was blown!! I actually like salmon skin lol. It was so good! Overall, I had an amazing experience at Niko Niko and Chef Yaser. I left him a generous tip for the experience and he changed the way I will forever dine at a sushi bar now. If you're in the area, please stop at Niko for some fresh tasty sushi and an excellent sushi experience with sushi chef's that know what they're doing. OOOOO 5 out of 5 Afros

2nd time I've been here but it has been years, great menu, affordable, wonderful customer service…read morefrom the waitresses, small restaurant, clean and quiant with a small sushi bar to sit at. The hostess could be friendlier as I stopped in a 2nd time after this visit to pick up a Bento box for hibby to go. I would definitely return. Everything was freshly prepared; texture, temperature, flavor and presentation were all great!

This place changed to a Japanese restaurant back in 2001. I was working nearby at the time and…read moreremember coming here. It's been years since I came back and glad I did. First thing I noticed were 2 Japanese ladies eating inside. Good sign! Was clean, plenty of seating, liked the solid granite tables. The "new" owner is this young guy who bought the place 3 years ago when the previous owner retired. He was working hard as the only waiter and 2 chefs in the back and bar. For lunch, i had the 12-pc sashimi (all fish) for $20...did I say 11 pieces?!? Man it was totemo Oishikatta!!! Probably some of the best sashimi I've had outside of Tokyo. Even my Japanese Nihonjin partner agreed it was very good (and she's a picky Japanese eater!). I liked that it was all fish cuts so I didn't have to sub or ask for sub for seafood I don't eat (bottom-dwellers, scavenger seafood). Shihoko-san had the salmon bento box and it was also very tasty. Of course we had to have the edamame appetizer. Overall excellent and we plan to be back! Glad it's nice and local here in Redlands.

Freshest ingredients I've found in Redlands. Only sushi restaurant I trust. Consistent quality…read moreevery visit. When I want to take a break from sashimi, I order their bento meals, which are hearty and well prepared (especially their tempura). Recommend their canned (for a good reason) sake; delicious. Customer service is high quality; staff are very attentive and very friendly. The ambience is what you can expect from a vintage, long standing neighborhood restaurant. Highly recommend.

Sushi is delicious, Service is attentive and is always ready to help! we tried the California roll&…read moreshrimp crunch and both were great our favorite was the shrimp crunch!

Great food good environment fast service overall great experience. very helpful with menu selection…read moresimple and fast great beer

Came here for dinner tonight and wanted to try both the ramen and the udon, and neither…read moredisappointed! We also had to order the nachos, which were a great starter. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot. I'm so glad we have a place like this close to home. The food, atmosphere, and overall experience made for a great dinner. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

This place is the safe haven for sushi in San Bernardino. Portions are huge, fish quality is…read moreamazing, and spacious, well-decorated interior. Friendly staff as well! Our party of 6 ordered a whole lot but we surprised ourselves when we finished it all because it was just that amazing. The party boat was the perfect sashimi sampler with great sushi to rice ratio. My personal favorites were the scorpion king roll and crazy salmon roll. Price was reasonable for the amount of hefty pieces you get and the quality. Will come back again!

We've been coming to Maki Yaki Sushi in Loma Linda for years, and since James took over, you can…read morereally see how much effort he is putting into making this place better and better. He has made some great additions to the ambience and lighting, and the restaurant feels more inviting every time we come in. It's clear James genuinely cares about making this restaurant successful and goes above and beyond for his customers. We got the Premium All You Can Eat menu, and everything was absolutely delicious. The carpaccio is top of the line and easily one of our favorites. The sushi was fresh, the quality was excellent, and we also got a 60 oz pitcher of Sapporo for only $17, which is a great deal. James is clearly working extremely hard to improve this business, and it shows. After coming here for years, I can confidently say Maki Yaki just keeps getting better every time we visit. Definitely deserves five stars! Yelp Elite, tell your friends!

Came by with my son and was greeted by Valerie who had us seated. The place was clean and some…read morerelaxing music was playing. We were given miso soup and fresh edamame, right away. They had a happy hour menu with a few menu items that had a reduced price. I tried three's different types of roll one fresh, one baked, and one tempura. My son had the chicken teriyaki bowl. All the food was good and I can come back if I am in the neighborhood, but it is a little out of my way to come by just to eat.

No matter how many times I've been here the quality, the flavor, the ambience does not change. This…read moreis genuinely the best Ramen shop I've ever been to. I only get their vegetarian creamy broth, Ramen with the crispy tofu and two boiled eggs. I can't eat the other ones cause they have pork broth in them. With that being said the Ramen is so delicious you don't need meat. The people are so nice, they're so patient and they're gonna answer every question that you have even if they've heard it 1 million times. I recommend this place to any in every Ramen lover anybody who needs some hot soup or a fulfilling meal because you're gonna eat half of it there and have to take the other half home. It's so fat.

We got the Spicy miso ramen & the spicy tonkotsu ramen and the spicy garlic edamame it was nice! A…read morelil too much sesame oil for me but still delicious. The service was fast and friendly and the ambiance is chill and quiet

Since I moved here Ive tried to come at least once a week, it's always been absolutely amazing! I…read morehave only had good sushi in three places; here is one of them. Recently with their happy hour banner I do wonder if it is made with Generative AI as I do condemn that, but cannot say for sure it is or isn't. They have a variety of food options even though they primarily have Sushi. They have vegetarian options, beef, and chicken outside of their fish! I am pollotarian/pescatarian meaning I eat chicken and fish but no other meats due to dietary restrictions and allergies and they're always able to accommodate for this reason. They're chicken teryaki is amazing, best i've ever had, and their popcorn lobster roll, baked salmon roll, and golden california rolls are amazing! Their chefs are always kind and greet us when we come in along with the servers, and they know what they're doing as well. Mary and Kevin, two servers here, are also absolutely amazing and some of the kindest, most knowledgeable, most engaging servers I have ever had. They keep track of their regulars orders and even if you're getting the same thing as always, they ask to make sure in a non pushy way. They make recommendations and all of them have been amazing. The inside of the store is well lit, tables are always clean unless in use, and always quick to be cleaned when the people using it previously leave. The outside seating area is also lovely! I've even taken some of my friends who were born in japan here and they say it's one of the most authentic places they have eaten at here in america. Overall if you are in the area and need a place to eat good food, I highly recommend here.

I ordered Red Wasabi through DoorDash and honestly... I wasn't expecting much. Usually when you…read moreorder Japanese food delivery, portions shrink and quality drops. But this one surprised me in a good way. I got the 2-item combo with teriyaki chicken and a spicy tuna roll. For the price, I was expecting smaller portions, but it was actually solid and definitely satisfied my craving. The teriyaki chicken was flavorful and not too dry, and the spicy tuna roll was fresh and well-balanced. It even came with miso soup, which made it feel like a complete meal instead of just a quick takeout box. Overall, good value, good portions, and better quality than I expected from a delivery order. Now I'm curious to actually dine in and try more of their sushi and other menu items.