I'm reluctant to post a review of this place because it's such a gem and I wanna gatekeep haha but they're the best! Everything on the menu is top notch and the service is nothing short of it. All the servers are great! Eric is always the best. After trying the entire menu, I'd say the Kashiwa secret box is the best value. Always a fan of the hand rolls (especially the spicy scallop), beef teriyaki plate, and their bluefin lovers roll. Sleeper items include the mushroom tempura, the bbq squid (entire squid for $18!), and shima aji nigiri special. Ambiance is great. Very lucky to have a place so local that's Japan-tier quality. Don't sleep on this place! read more

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Our family has been to Sushi Kashiwa twice now, and we have enjoyed it both times. Standouts are the Shinjuku and Bluefin Lovers rolls. The walu carpaccio is also delicious. All of their specialty rolls have seemed really fresh and they have some unique combinations, but what was truly surprising was the quality of the salmon avocado roll which came in the lunch combo - with no sauces or garnishes to hide behind, the freshness of both the fish and the avocado came through. It's such a basic item that we would never think to order it on its own, but we were so pleased with the quality! Service on Sundays can be a bit slow, but they only have one waiter. He's very friendly. The parking lot situation (which other reviews may touch on) is strict between each business, so they may warn you to make sure you've parked in a space meant for the business/not blocking any other parking. The restaurant itself isn't huge, but we haven't yet had problems with getting a table. We could imagine that they may get busier for later lunch times than ours. read more

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I am kicking myself for not finding this place sooner because we are relocating to Treasure Island in June and only stumbled upon this place about a month ago. The last time I had sushi this good, quality wise, was when I lived in Berkeley. It's loud, a bit rushed, but really amazing food. They would benefit from some partitions or a larger space but I completely understand the rent out here is outrageous so I have NO COMPLAINTS! If you haven't been here yet, it is a MUSTA TRY! Get there early, they've been very busy every time we went and it's pretty loud so be aware of that ahead of time if that's not your scene. Notable dishes: Duck appetizer, Mango salmon salad and "fish" (salmon belly) tacos. So good I didn't take photos. Delicious and great quality read more

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We came during dinner time and there was a little bit of a wait, we waited about 10 minutes before getting seated. The food takes a while to come out but I would say it is worth the wait. We ordered the Chicken Karage, Lion King roll, Salmon Paradise, and Shrimp tempura roll. Everything was delicious and tasted fresh. read more

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Went to check out the newest iteration of a sushi restaurant at this location. Sushi and sashimi were very good. Fried squid, oysters and otoro were standouts for me. Solid new restaurant and great local neighborhood spot, but parking is a little tight in this small strip mall. Go check it out for yourself! read more

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I went here with my parents for a Friday night dinner with a reservation, sometimes it's recommended especially if they're busy! There's a few tables inside, plus seating at the sushi bar. I got excited to see they have Omakase on their menu, and for pretty good price too! It's $40 for a 9 piece set, and they were all so delicious! When they serve it, they explain each nigiri, which I appreciate! We also ordered some appetizers such as Chicken Karaage, Spicy Edamame, and Mixed Tempura. All the food was great and I look forward to coming back again! read more

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This place is a must go! We've been here several times already and the sushi is fresh, tasty and did i say fresh?. They really thoughtful about presentation and flavor. The salmon sampler, they're fresh and each one will make you smile and hamachi carpaccio is really good, they're like butter. Great service and it is quick if you get there early before the crowds. I've been here before, the new owner did an excellent job made the ambiance brighter. Will come back soon! read more

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We've been meaning to try Sushi Kashiwa since it's close to home and we loved going to the prior sushi place before they took over the location. We had reservations for dinner on Sunday night, and the place was full so I'd recommend making reservations or coming before peak hours. We ordered plenty of dishes to try and we absolutely loved it! My favorites were the Geso Karaage and sashimi. Their fish was fresh and I love that their Geso Karaage were thick pieces with plenty of meat to them. Most places I've been the squid is thin and more batter than meat. Overall, very happy we checked it out and grateful for the complimentary dragon roll! Congrats on the 2-year anniversary and hope there's many more to come. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Great food Great Sushi. Sushi Chef was from the former restaurant Zen Sushi in Downtown Millbrae that we miss so much we hope that Sushi Kashiwa will open here in Downtown Millbrae. Hats of to the Sushi Chef! read more

I've been dying to try this sushi spot since stumbling upon it months ago- imagine my good fortune when I ended up moving north and finding a hike within reasonable distance of this sushi restaurant! Sushi Kashiwa is refined and understated gem. Service was friendly- we ordered chicken karaage, uni toro hand roll, salmon paradise roll, salmon nigiri, and 9 piece nigiri omakase. Chicken karaage was one of the best we've ever had. The sweet potato fries were lightly breaded and had a crispy exterior, while the karaage came in large chunks and was made with tender dark meat. Both were piping hot and tasted delicious when dipped in their spicy mayo! Uni toro hand roll was delicious, the fish was fresh and wasabi complemented the flavor of the temaki beautifully. Salmon paradise roll was to die for, I'm not typically a roll person but the mango they use is super sweet and Kashiwa does not skimp on its fish portions at all! Salmon nigiri is as expected, the 9 piece omakase was also incredibly filling. I savored every piece! Plating and execution at this location is exceptional, you'd never know from the location that this spot is so exemplary! read more

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It's just an ordinary Japanese eatery; the food is average, with no standout dishes, and the space is a bit cramped--but it's the only option nearby... read more

Came for lunch on a Saturday and there was no wait. We ordered the salmon sampler, oyster shooter, shinkuku roll, and geisha roll. The rolls would fall apart as we picked them up which made them messy to eat. The salmon sampler had a nice variety of different salmons but the fish didn't taste so fresh. Actually, most of the fish didn't taste fresh - they had a bit of a slightly slimy texture and an off taste. Service is ok but space is a bit small. Wanted to find a new place but I'd rather pay a premium to ensure I was eating better quality fish. read more

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Pros: Arrived for dinner service at Sushi Kashiwa and my husband and I were immediately greeted and seated. The customer service here is great! I enjoyed the variety of options they have and their menu with photos was helpful. The Lion King roll was delicious and I highly recommend it! The Chicken Katsu was crunchy and flavorful. The prices were very reasonable compared to other spots. Cons: My miso soup was lukewarm and the seaweed was tough and hard to chew. I wasn't a fan of the rice they used for the rolls - it was sweet and took away from the overall flavor. The parking can be a challenge too. Overall, I left feeling confused on whether I liked the food or not. Based on other reviews I plan to give this spot a second try. Perhaps it was the time of day I went (right upon opening). read more

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I'm probably a harsher critic because my parents ran a restaurant in Pacifica for many years and they did things a little differently. We ordered chirashi bowls and the quality was very good but I thought it was a little paltry. There wasn't a lot of fish but what was included was typically higher end than the typical maguro, sake, and hamachi mix. It would be helpful if they did thrown in the typical faves too. Service was very good, but I was a little shocked that they rushed people out by starting to mop and ask for people to pay about 20 minutes before closing. Their employees were also eating dinner and some were leaving while customers were still eating inside so it seemed they were letting people know without saying it that they wanted them to leave. read more

Food: - The sushi was great! - Fish was pretty fresh - Decently priced - 9/10 Service: - Server wasn't the most friendly, but fine - Also you have to get their attention if you need more water or any other needs - 6/10 Ambiance: - Not very crowded, few people there at the time (we were there on a weekday evening) - Easy parking - Nicely lit - Nice decor - Spacious - 8/10 Overall Rating: 8/10 read more

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First time trying this place. We got a to-go of their rolls and ramen. The rolls were flavorful. I wasn't able to see the ambiance inside d/t my order being take out. They packed the ramen & rolls neatly. The food was pretty good, but the ramen can use a little more flavor. Overall, I will retry again as a dine in customer. read more

Sushi Kashiwa - Dragon Roll, Spicy tune crunch roll, Lion King Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pacifica, California

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We made a reservation but still had to wait as this place is very small and busy. Parking is limited but the food is to die for! We didn't wait long to get our food. My absolute favorite were the fried string beans and the surprise desert which i believe to be strawberry ice cream! This is my favorite ice cream of all time! Definitely try it! It has a different texture but still so delicious. We must've came on a good day because the desert and the sushi roll was on the house! :) The servers were very friendly and the restaurant seemed a bit trendy. We ordered so much food, but all was finished with no crumbs left behind. I definitely recommend getting the fried string beans to start and the strawberry ice cream to end the night. :) read more

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Placed looked pretty new. First time visiting. I would say it's a 3.9-4.0. Sushi quality was good. We were the only table there so it's not busy. We went on a weekend day. We were two adults and a baby. Service was nice. Inside was clean too. Food came out decently quick. We got a Lunch Bento D, Bento B Salmon and String Beans. Most items were great. I took one star because my chopsticks tasted like soap. Had to wipe it down. Private lot Infront. read more

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This has officially been my go to spot for sushi now.. Mainly because all my friends that visit me from the East Bay have only been wanting Sushi Kashiwa every time they visit and I have no problems with that because they always serve the freshest fish and the BEST service. Eric is hands down my favorite server of all time, he always greets and serves you with the best positive attitude. I still stand by the fact that they have the best rolls and handrolls in the bay, everything they incorporate together works well and whenever I am feeling something hot, I always go for the salmon teriyaki, it is so soft! read more

Sushi Kashiwa is a cozy sushi spot, but it's got a great vibe. The service is quick and attentive, and they play great, upbeat kpop. We had the veggie tempura and each had a chirashi bowl which is a TON of large, fresh sashimi. There's amaebi and uni which was really nice to have. The slices are so generous that I couldn't finish my bowl. The green tea, red bean, mochi dessert had a nice, chewy mochi that I really enjoyed. They also gave us a complimentary red bean ice cream for dessert. We're definitely coming back here again when we're craving sashimi! read more

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The food was really good! all the fish and everything was super fresh and tasty :) the duck had a yum smoked flavor similar to ham and all the fish were well seasoned. A tasty local spot if you live in daly city area! my fave bite of the night was probably the shooter! read more

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Delicious and fresh! A little on the high side, but you pay for what you get. Great service & quick too. I definitely recommend if you want good sushi in this area! read more

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When we first came in the restaurant had a fair amount of customers. We wanted to sit at a table but was only offered the bar despite there being a few open tables. Atmosphere is great in this restaurant. Service was good as well. We ordered quite a bit of food and it was delicious. My favorite was the Ninja 1 Hot roll! It was a spicy tuna roll topped with tuna and spicy mayo sauce! read more

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This place was great! Fresh, quality sushi and an excellent selection. There were specials listed on a white board. The staff was kind and attentive. The vibe was nice yet homey. Loved it! read more

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This review is actually for 7/3/26. After 2 weeks out of the country we came home and craved something different so we decided on Japanese. We have been meaning to come here cause it's close to home. The ambiance is just ok, the service is lackluster. The waiter was rude and as if we were bothering him. After us a table of 4 came consisted of 2 older couples and he was like a private waiter. They laughed and even shared drinks. The food was good but nothing out of the ordinary but the whole experience was tarnished by the rude waiter. There was also a young lady that worked there it look as if she was his assistant and I believe she gets paid not to smile and to do the minimum. 2 star cause the food and the sushi chef are not to blame. The icing on the cake because we were 5 they tip 20% so of course they can do what ever they want, he already knows he's getting the money. read more

Since Sushi Kashiwa opened a little over a year ago and we've ordered takeout from here a handful of times. Their food is consistent and the sashimi/sushi is high quality and fresh. I am not sure why we haven't dined in yet but it is definitely on our list to do. Recently, we called and placed a takeout order on a Saturday night. The order was ready within 20 minutes. We got amaebi nigiri, salmon belly nigiri, hamachi negi roll, bluefin lovers roll, rock n roll and a beef teriyaki dinner. Everything was delicious. I look forward to dining in and trying their much advertised tempura. read more

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5/5 stars (but honestly deserves 10) If I could give this place 10 out of 5 stars, I absolutely would. It's one of those rare, tucked-away gems that feels like a well-kept secret, yet deserves all the recognition in the world. From the moment you walk in, there's a warm, welcoming vibe that makes you feel like you're in for something special. And the food? Next-level. The fish is unbelievably fresh, melt-in-your-mouth quality that you usually only dream about. Each roll is crafted with so much care and precision, beautifully plated, and bursting with flavor in every bite. Whether it's a classic salmon avocado or one of their more creative signature rolls, every piece feels like a small work of art. We've tried a wide range of the menu by now, sushi rolls, sashimi, appetizers, even their udon and everything has been consistently outstanding. The broth in the udon is rich and comforting, the tempura is crisp and light, and the sushi rice is perfectly seasoned. What truly sets this place apart is the consistency. Visit after visit, we leave completely satisfied, full, and already talking about what we'll try next time. It's rare to find a spot that hits the mark every single time, but this one somehow does. If you're a sushi lover or even if you're just sushi-curious, this place is an absolute must. Just don't be surprised if it becomes your new favorite. I'm so lucky to be just 5 short minutes away from it, it's always a hit when I need a pick-me-up. read more

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Really good sushi!! Unique rolls and good portions. Will definitely come back. Reasonably priced too read more

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Hat off to this restaurant. First impression is staffs' professional and hospitality. The wasabi has its unique taste. I am willing to go there anytime of the day and any day of the week. The food is great. For a hard to please tongue of my other half, damn he praised them a lot. Luckily we were there early enough before the wait list started. It could get very busy and with limited space it couldn't be tough to get table. Here are a few pictures you just peek at for now. Try them out if my pictures are satisfied your eyes read more

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Our new favorite sushi place! Don't be fooled by the location, the place serves really fresh sushi, and it's always a delightful visit. So so good, one of the best sushi places in the bay, and reasonably priced. Service is fast and servers were attentive. read more

My son and his wife had recently moved into the neighborhood. And we all love sushi and have traveled the world experiencing excellent sushi in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, New York, New Orleans, Miami, Washington DC, London, Paris, Tel Aviv, Honolulu, Maui, Toronto & Tokyo. Believe me we have eaten thousands of beautiful & delicious sushi dishes from around the globe. So on this cool mid February 2025 Tuesday evening when my daughter had flown into San Francisco for the evening before heading to Brazil the next morning we decide to grab a bite to eat near her brother's and sister-in-law's new home. My son recommended we try out a local sushi place very close to their home he had passed by serveral times since moving into the Daly City/Pacifica neighborhood. So we adventure out! We found easy parking out front of the restaurant at a tiny strip mall off Skyline Boulevard. We were greeted graciously and shared we had four in our party. We were seated mid resturant next to the window and very active sushi bar. Our server Vicky was very attentive, friendly and welcomed us with a amazing smile. Throughout our stay she was very professional and helpful on choosing our menu selections. Given this was our first visit (and surely not our last!) We were excited by the colorful and extensive and exquisite selections and their beautiful photos of the appetitizers and entrees. We initially order Miso Soup, yakitori skewers, shrimp tempura roll, for my daughter-in-law who was 7 months pregnant with her first child. My daughter ordered mixed tempura undon soup, and we all shared Spicy garlic edamame and my son munched on his plain edamame. I ordered the salmon sampler which looked incredible on the menu photo and even MORE incredible IRL! Wow! It was extremely fresh, beautiful presentation & very delicious. It is NOW, one of my favorite sushi dishes I have EVER had in 40+ years of eating sushi! Thanks Vicky for the super recommendations of that dish and the double Hamachi roll which was very tasty and unique combination of flavors. Three of us shared a large hit Sake that was perfect! Sushi Kashiwa was excellent! Our first visit could NOT have been more rewarding and we are looking forward to many future visits! Thanks for Vicky for her gracious hospitality and our master sushi chefs in their artful craft! Wow! Arigatou - ありがとう Thank you! read more

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This place has been open less than a year and replaces a sushi spot that I had not been a big fan of.My son, the big sushi fan was down visiting from Oregon, so I thought it would be a good chance to try it out. Parking is a little treacherous and I would caution you not to exit on the Skyline Blvd. side. That driveway is almost unnavigable. I was concerned from how it looked on the outside that it would be tiny inside, but it seated probably 30 when full. Our server was also the owner, Tony. Selection, especially of nigiri is quite large and Tony helped us in comparing the different types of shrimp, which was very helpful. They encourage you to try the sushi as the chef prepares it before adding any wasabi or soy. I added it to the Umi Masu, because the large size of these pieces seemed to call out for a "flavor break" Here's what we ordered: Umi Masu nigiri $10: 4.5 stars. I would have liked the pieces a little thinner. They were a bit difficult to wrangle. It was a gorgeous color and pristine fresh Amaebi nigiri $15: 5 stars. Great freshness and quality of product. The heads were fried just right too keep the tasty tiny brains intact. Santa Barbara Uni $20: 5 stars. We had wanted the Japanese Uni, but they were out. This was probably the best S.B. Uni either of us had ever had. Incredibly complex flavor, without being too funky, and topped with freshly grated wasabi 6 piece Japanese Oysters $23: 4.5 stars. These were topped with some tobiko and a served with a tasty sort or mignonette sauce. My only knock was they were kinda small Fatboy Roll $22: 4 stars. This was basically a deep fried California Roll with white fish, scallop, tobiko and house mayo on top. I think if I'd noticed the California roll was fried, we might not have ordered it. It was a little too heavy. Kashiwa Roll $17: 4 stars spicy and regular tuna, spicy and regular salmon, tobiko, crunch and house mayo. Good fish again, but maybe too many different things rolled up into 1. I had sent a Yelp message to them the night before asking I gave them a price point, could they select a meal for us, but when we got there, we decided we'd rather order ourselves. When Tony took my credit card and noticed it said Diane B. he realized I was the one who had messaged him. As a perk he discounted our bill by 15%, which brought it to just under $100. What a sweet touch. I will definitely be back. So many more things I want to explore there. Food: 37/40 service: 18/20 Value: 16/20 Intangibles: 17/20 Overall: 88/100. I will round up since it's so close. 5 stars! read more

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As a party of 2, we waited for about 20 min on a Friday night at 7pm. They were really busy and received a lot of delivery orders too. So it was pretty lively. The restaurant has tables to accommodate smaller and bigger parties and you can sit at the sushi bar. They do have a small parking lot, but they share it with the other storefronts in the plaza. Make sure you park only in their designated spots. There aren't too many so I can imagine if it gets busy you may need to find residential parking nearby or wait it out for a spot. We loved that the Chirashi bowl came with Uni. It was some of the freshest Uni we've had. The only bad thing was the rice in the bowl wasn't sushi rice. Everything else we had was fresh and pretty good. This is pretty close to me so I think we'll be back again if we want sushi quickly close by. read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped by earlier this month when we couldn't decide on what to eat for dinner. Usually we make sushi at home to get the biggest bang for our buck but apparently he'd heard about this spot in particular and the menu items looked good so I was down to give it a try. Parking in the small lot was a bit of a challenge as the spots are reserved for the individual businesses. A lot of people seemed to be heading inside the restaurant for weekend early dinner. I was initially worried that we'd have to wait since we didn't make a reservation, but we were seated immediately despite the dining room appearing at capacity. We got the Bluefin Lovers Roll, the Double Hamachi Roll, and the Soft Shell Crab Tempura Appetizer. Both rolls came presented very well and tasted unique, but I was a bigger fan of the Double Hamachi Roll since wasabi isn't my favorite and prefer my bluefin tuna to stand alone. It was my first time having a soft shell crab and the tempura coating on the one here was fried to perfection. Maybe it'll take me a couple more tries to become an official fan but if you know you like this kind of thing then definitely order it here. The ambiance of the dining space was very clean and authentic, but I wish there were hooks under the table or someplace to store a bag besides the floor since the chair design made it so that I couldn't hang mine off the side or tuck it behind my back. read more

This my 4th time to eat at this restaurant. And food consistently tastes fresh and very flavorful. The servers tonight are very attentive and friendly. The restaurant felt like you're in Japan. The restaurant was busy even though it was a Tuesday night. We also ordered Beef Teriyaki but I forgot to take a picture. read more

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Worst Customer service. Ordered food an hour ago. Waited for 30 Min at the restraunt but not a proper response. Even when handing the food, server had an attitude read more

This is my favorite sushi spot in the area! Always has a steady flow of customers and never a long wait. Clean and great customer service. Quality food with unique rolls and menu to explore. I've indulged in the bar menu, appetizers, and specialty rolls. Cannot go wrong with the mushroom tempura and shinjuku roll! read more

We were just vising Pacifica for the holidays and honestly came here entirely due to walking distance proximity. We liked it so much we actually ended up going twice in one week! I will say that we had great service the first night (week night) and less so the second time since it was a busy Friday night and it didn't seem like they had enough servers. Now on to the highlight, the food, organized with tastiest on top! Tempura (Green bean & Mushroom) - You'd think tempura is just tempura but both the green beans and the mushroom tempura was top notch. It was so addicting with the light breading and perfectly cooked veggies. Highly highly recommend ordering either tempura green beans or tempura mushrooms or BOTH! Fat boy roll - This roll is LOADED. The roll that sits on the bottom is fried and warm so its such a nice balance to the cold toppings on top. This is definitely a filling roll and the fish on top was very fresh and tender. Salmon sashimi sampler - We tend to gravitate towards salmon sashimi so we enjoyed this little sampler! Nothing crazy but still tasty. Grilled skewers (Scallops & Pork belly) - The bacon wrapped scallops were good and well cooked but the pork belly was a bit tough. I would probably skip these next time. read more

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Food was good, but the overall experience was disappointing. The atmosphere was not great, and the service was average at best. We were also surprised to see an automatic 20% gratuity added to the bill for a lunch party of four. Update: Thank you for the owner's response. Our party consisted of four adults and one one-year-old child. I understand your policy applies to parties of five or more, but I was not aware that an infant would be counted toward the party size for the automatic 20% gratuity. I appreciate the clarification. read more

This location used to be a hole-in-the-wall, no-name Japanese restaurant (25+ years ago) serving cheap sushi rolls. But now, after a few changes in ownership, they have higher-quality sashimi and sushi! No longer worried if I'd get food poisoning from days-old fish! Phew! The restaurant is modern and clean. They have a fish tank with gold fishes to bring in some success! Hopefully, it does that for them. We were promptly seated at around 6:30 pm as one party just left. Perfect timing! Their food and drink menu is 14 pages long, which made it difficult for us to decide what to order. Finally, after about 10 minutes, we were able to place our order. ***OUR PICKS*** FRIED STRING BEANS ~ Fried string beans, creamy sesame sauce, black pepper powder. This dish was good, though the sauce was more sweet than savory. Nonetheless, it was a good starter. 4/5 IKA SUGATA YAKI ~ Grilled whole squid w/house special sauce. The squid had a good, chewy texture and was topped with bonito flakes. We enjoyed the smokiness of the bonito. The special sauce tasted like teriyaki. 4/5 CHEF'S CHOICE SASHIMI (15PCS) ~ We had the usual fish you would get in a chirashi bowl like tuna, salmon, walu, halibut, hamachi, but there was one fish we did not know, yet all the fish we got was fresh and delicious served with freshly grated wasabi and pickled ginger. 5/5 KASHIWA ROLL ~ spicy tuna, spicy salmon, tuna, salmon, tobiko, crunch, house mayo sauce. I believe this roll was heavily dusted with deep-fried panko, which was a bit overkill, but it was still tasty. 4/5 We had a nice dinner, yet a bit pricey at $50/pp. However, that's about how much Japanese food is nowadays, if you want fresh fish and pleasant ambiance. Sushi Kashiwa a solid 4 for food and service! read more

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