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

Our friends who live in Pacifica suggested we meet them for lunch here in place of golfing due to weather. Said new owners. Hubby & I recognized the footprint having eaten here years back. We arrived around 11:30am. Party of five. The interior has changed since we'd been here. The interior lighting and the seating arrangement much improved. Unisex restroom. They offer a lunch special daily 11:30a-2pm. Closed Mondays. Ordered- * hubby & I had bento C - chicken katsu and shrimp tempura roll. Great presentation. Not in a box but platters atop a bamboo tray. * two friends had bento D - salmon katsu and veggie tempura * The fifth went with the tempura string beans and the California popper. Also great food presentation. These two items came to the table first. Miso soup comes with the bentos. We did have a little of a wait for our bentos. Bento D came before bento C. Everything was fresh & delicious. Thursday is our golf day. This may become our 19th hole going forward. read more

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Cozy sushi spot tucked away on Skyline Ave near King Dr. Sushi selections are ample, fresh and great portions. Service is pleasant and the restaurant is clean. A couple of things to note... parking is very limited in the parking lot and the restaurant can get very busy during prime time dinner hours. 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

Came back here again last weekend and this place is incredible. This time I had the fish tacos and they were terrific. The seaweed crisp that it was served on was so nice. It had a really good crunch to it, but it was also a tad bit soft in the center so that you could actually really eat it like a taco. I've never had anything like that. It was perfect. We also ordered some bento boxes, Nigiri, and Wakami salad. All terrific. The service here is so sweet. We have a toddler and it's very hard to go out to eat with a toddler sometimes. The gentleman helping us was just so kind. This has quickly become our new favorite spot for Japanese food. Thank you for being so kind to our son. That really means everything to us. read more

Sushi Kashiwa - Salmon Kashiwa Fish Taco(2pc). Yummy - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pacifica, California

So I've lived in the area forever and finally decided to give this place a try. First time we came around 7:30 on a Wednesday and we ordered 4 special rolls. It took a while to get our items but the place was almost to capacity so I anticipated a little wait. It took around 40 minutes to get the first two rolls which were the Mexican roll and caterpillar roll and only a few minutes later we received the dragon roll and lion king roll. Quality was worth the wait and the staff were friendly and efficient. Second time we came was on a Thursday around 5:30 and we ordered 3 rolls, miso soup and pork belly skewers. This time the restaurant was only half full and we immediately got the miso soup and the rolls came within 5 minutes on the soup. Soup was good, rolls were excellent and the pork belly tasted good but was cut thick so it was hard to chew. That was my only complaint. Other than that our experiences here have been really good. It's a little pricey if you're ordering the "special rolls" but it's also nice to see more food options in the area. read more

Sushi Kashiwa - Caterpillar roll and Mexican roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pacifica, California

Everything was phenomenal: fresh, unique and came out fast with great service. I'm a sucker for something fried and the cali poppers hit the spot. The shinjuku roll might have been the best roll I've ever had. read more

It was the first time trying this sushi spot. We went for lunch, the place is clean with modern decor and lighting. The presentation of their bento boxes is nice. Not the typical boxes. Loved that their bento boxes come with special rolls, depending on what entree you choose. Fish is fresh. They don't automatically serve tea, unless you ask. Customer service is friendly. We will definitely be back. read more

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Ordered the Bento Box C for pickup and was really impressed! The chicken katsu was super tasty, crispy on the outside and juicy inside, with a nice dipping sauce that complemented it perfectly. The shrimp tempura roll was also great, crispy shrimp with a flavorful crab filling. Pickup was quick and easy. read more

Decided to try this place since the reviews seemed decent and we wanted to see how it compared to Sushi 8, the establishment that was here before them. Came on a Sunday afternoon around 1pm and was able to be seated right away and our order was taken within a few minutes. Server was professional but wasn't super friendly nor did she really smile. Place was nicely remodeled, clean and less cluttered because there were fewer tables. Did not checkout the restroom so cannot tell you if it was clean or if it had seat covers. Food was served to us at a steady pace- not all at once which we appreciated so we didn't feel rushed and we could enjoy what we ordered. We ordered several rolls and meals because we wanted variety and to be able to really compare. Everything was yummy and you could tell had its distinct flavors meaning not everything tasted the same like some places. You can tell from the pic that everything was visually appealing to delight the eyes not just the stomach. We enjoyed everything. We were happy we came, will return and do recommend. read more

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Chicken katsu was 3 stars. Don't understand why this restaurant does not have pork katsu which is more popular. Chirashi was 2 stars because the fish was too warm and probably not fresh enough. In fact, had digestion issues after consuming it. The service was good except for the lead server. When we entered the restaurant, he didn't direct us to any table. After we sat down, he told us to get up and move to another table. read more

Food was good but the staff especially the male waiter has a very nasty attitude. We have been here several times and for the most part had tolerated this non smiling and snooty waiter. Today we came in and the sushi chef asked how many and I said 2. Then he told us we can seat anywhere which we did. This snooty waiter coming from the kitchen saw us seated and started rolling his eyes and making this upset and mad expression. We asked is it ok to sit here and he said ' well, you're already there. That why it says outside to wait to be seated. But the sushi chef said we can seat ourselves. What an attitude. He could easily say I'm sorry but can you sit at this table instead. But his nasty and unprofessional manner just turned us off that we just left. No wonder there's not a lot of customers there eating there. read more

Absolutely loved this sushi spot! fresh fish, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully balanced nigiris. Every bite tasted thoughtful and high quality, with friendly service to match. Highly recommended and will come back soon. read more

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Lunch for two. Quick service, fresh food. Lunch special good deal with miso soup, salad, Saba shioyaki and spicy tuna roll. Walu nigiri was fresh. New menus. Will return. read more

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Waiter was abrupt and place was cold. Doors open. Fish just ok and not prepared well. Sushi rice not well seasoned and cold. Would not repeat. read more

First timer takeout from Sushi Kashiwa, a small sushi restaurant located at Skyline Blvd & Manor Drive in Pacifica. Did online ordering so contact with the staff was minimal. Decor was minimalist Japanese, clean and warm. Restaurant was mostly full when I picked up my order at 6:30PM. Ordered: AGEDASHI TOFU. This is a fav that I'll always order. This was really good. It really helped that the sauce/broth was on the side. Usually it's garnished with Bonita flakes and green onions. But I believe this was prepped as a dine-in plate then realizing their mistake, plopped the tofu into the takeout container. How do I know? Mystified w/no topping, as I ate my way through, lol and behold, the toppings were in the bottom of the container. Lol. It was still good. But !kitchen! pay attention! CHIRASHI BOWL. Nicely presented cuts of sake, maguro, kanpachi or hamachi, amaebi, uni, ikura, tamago, along with what I thought was a bonus, a fried shrimp head! All packed with wasabi and ginger on the side. Really enjoyed the fresh pristine fish and most especially the fried shrimp head! Wished the uni was a whole one, instead of small slice. Would definitely order again. Sushi Kashiwa's menu is promising with their sashimis and sushi rolls so I'll look forward to dining in next time. The Kashiwa Rolls sounds tempting w/Spicy tuna, spicy salmon, tuna, salmon, tobiko, crunch, house mayo sauce. Yum! SK's biggest drawback is the limited parking allotted to them in the equally small plaza. With not much off street parking. So Go early, grab a spot and enjoy! read more

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3.5 stars. My bf and I had dinner here on a Thursday and were seated at the bar. Ambiance: 4/5 It gave cozy vibes. I'd recommend getting orange and dim lights to make the place a bit more fancy and even cozier. Service: 4/5 The two waitresses were attentive, friendly, and efficient. We appreciated how our food came out so quickly although the place was pretty busy. Food: 3.5/5 Toast - Toro and uni on top were delicious and the fresh wasabi on top elevated the taste to a whole new level. However!! The toast can't even be called toast because it was more like a cheap crisp. Had the toast been better quality, this would've been an easy 5/5. Bluefin lovers roll - Generous amount of tuna on top. I personally thought rice to fish ratio was equal but the sushi rice was weird. There was also an insane amount of sauce on all the pieces so we couldn't taste the fish at all. Chirashi bowl - Again, the rice was weird because it was so inconsistent in texture... some were dry, some were fluffy, some were wet. Fish quality's was okay, not the best, but there was one piece (hamachi belly?) with the thickest skin ever that I didn't even bother eating because I knew it'd be tough to chew. Also, ama ebi was definitely refried. Chicken katsu - Smaller pieces of katsu compared to other places. Bf liked how the pieces were crispy on the outside but wished the pieces were bigger. He was also a fan of the taste. They're having a 15% off right now and our dinner came out to be ~$82 without tips. Also! 15% off didn't apply to the toast maybe because it was a special item? read more

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I was searching for a sushi spot near home & this place popped up first glad it did. The menu caught my eye with their omakase & the price was a great deal. Brought friends in to try it out & honestly, everything was incredible from start to finish. The fried string beans were perfectly seasoned, fish was super fresh clearly high quality & presentation was on point. We loved it all, cleaned our plates Staff were friendly & attentive too. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Service wise, 5/5 the waitress was really attentive and quick Food wise, 3/5 I got the geisha roll and sexy Casanova and beef teriyaki The main thing I liked was the sexy Casanova and that's about it The teriyaki was thin sliced and maybe was sirloin or something but it was not like steak The geisha had mango purée Not a big fan Small parking lot read more

Sushi Kashiwa - Geisha Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Last minute switch for our anniversary dinner. Loved this cute place. Would totally come back for sure read more

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Food ordered: 1) bento box with teriyaki salmon and California roll: Bento box was overall ok. Salad was fresh. Salmon was flavorful. the sushi weren't most delicately prepared (maki is not cut in consistent sizes, rice isn't filled evenly). Miso soup was too salty for my palate. 2) Six pieces of chef's choice nigiri: The nigiri were extremely fishy. When I bit into the fish, it was full of water (defrosted water in the fish?). Even my husband who has very high tolerance for fishy taste couldn't handle it. Service: good, server was very courteous. read more

I have to agree with one of the latest reviewers, fish did not seem the freshest, ordered a couple omakase nigiris and what struck me as odd was the taste of soy sauce as part of the sushi rice already. read more

Sushi Kashiwa - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pacifica, California

We were craving sushi for weeks now and after our hike we were close enough to Sushi Kashiwa. First and foremost, this was very affordable for the quality of fish they had. They had a lot of lunch specials and it was all so delicious. Our favorite was their 2-piece bluefin toro with uni (it was the most expensive out of the specials but 100% worth the flavor and quality). We didn't have a problem waiting for the sushi itself, and the service was quick. There was only one other party inside at the time, so the food rolling in was quicker than I expected. However, my boyfriend did order fried hamachi kama and by the time it arrived I ate all my nigiri, the bluefin toro and got started on my dragon roll. Other than how long it took the fried fish to come (which is understandable), there are no other complaints! read more

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My wife really wanted to try this place because of the great reviews it was getting on Instagram. But, the second we walked in, the waiter rudely asked me to straighten my car out in the parking lot (I was a little crooked, bet not blocking anyone). I really wanted to leave at that moment Then again he was rude when taking our order, didn't refill our water, or take the empty plates. It was just an odd thing that my parking of my car completely affected the whole dining experience... Then when paying I paid cash, we waited for another 5 mins for him to bring change but he wouldn't even look towards us, so I guess he felt that he deserved more than a 20% tip.... F for service As for the food, the sushi was good, but the soy cod was very thin, dry, and way over cooked, and the pork belly skewers were not crispy, but dry and too chewy. C- for the food Definitely will not be returning. Maybe the good reviews have gone to their head and they feel they can be rude to costumers, but really the food was not that great and there are much better options. Cheers read more

Service was quick it wasn't too busy. We got sat down right away. After we ordered everything came out so fast. The gyoza which were so good we didn't get a picture came out first. We ordered the hamachi was so buttery smooth and very delicious. Another favorite was the bluefin lovers too and if you like more of a cooked sushi the Mexican roll was for sure delicious with a little more spice. It was kinda quiet to there not too loud or anything and everyone's dressed pretty casual. It's more of a chill ambiance. read more

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Good food! We had the following and ghey were all nice and delicious! - Kashiwa Roll (good yet not as spicy as I thought it would be) - Sexy Cassanove (first time I enjoyed eating eel) - Hamachi Carpaccio (yummmm!) - Tomago Nigiri (another yummm) read more

Sushi Kashiwa - Kashiwa Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pacifica, California

Sushi Kashiwa is a new Japanese restaurant that has come to settle in the edge of Pacifica by Skyline and Manor. As you walk up, make sure you enter the restaurant via the door closest to Manor. Patrons are then greeted by a small setting area decorated by cute trinkets and variations of lucky cat on display. If you hadn't made a reservation, you'll need to grab the sign up sheet and put your name and party size down as the wait here can grow quickly. Once seated, the 2 Page menu is separated by hot foods and sushi for the most part. Having been first timers here, we opted for a bit of both - ordering up our go-to nigiri items as well as some apps and hot foods to get a feel for the menu. Our servers looked a bit busy but were helpful in answering our questions and the food also came at a good pace. As for the food - I found the salmon skin salad and grilled squid very good. The Japanese oysters were also very good and for the price, well worth it. Where we were most excited but also a little let down was by the sushi, in particular the rice. Seafood itself was very fresh as diners have highlighted but we found the vinegar ratio in the rice a little high, robbing some of the flavor away. However, we are excited still to come back and order more from the hot foods and maybe try their popular chirashi. If you haven't yet, and your in the Pacifica/Daly City area in search of a new Japanese restaurant, please give Kashiwa a try. read more

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Food was 10/10 so yummy, came for date night and it was amazing! Service was 1000/10! Eric was such an amazing server and he made our experience soo much better! I would definitely recommend making a reservation before you go they do get busy during dinner time. read more

My second time here and the service is great! We got a chirashi bowl, bluefin roll, shinjuku roll and megabyte roll. All were great but my favorite of those is the bluefin roll! Will come visit again if in need of a sushi fix! read more

Sushi Kashiwa - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pacifica, California

Honestly this place is such a gem Ordered takeout and dined in a couple of times, but the quality of food, fish, and service NEVER disappoints!! Also Eric is so amazing, he makes your dining experience so enjoyable and taken care of! Highly recommend for the quality, price, and service!! read more

Sushi Kashiwa - Kashiwa Secret Box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pacifica, California

I was pleasantly surprised with Sushi Kashiwa. My S/O and I ate here on a Saturday afternoon. It was empty when we sat down, but filled up quickly after. We haven't found a sushi spot around this side of South City, so we were excited to try something new. We ordered: * Chirashi Bowl - decently sized pieces of sashimi, we enjoyed almost all of the cuts except for the shrimp * Japanese Oysters - delicious! Lots of meat. Well sized type of oyster * Sexy Casanova Roll - was good! Preferred this one over the Lion King. Very very saucy. * Lion King - baked well, pretty standard. S/O really liked this one. Parking lot right in front. Staff is nice. Overall, the fish was fresh, the rice was a bit vinegary for my preference. I'd definitely come back to try other items from the menu. Great first visit! read more

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3.5 stars Some more unique dishes with cute presentation. The dishes avg about $20 and are a bit on the smaller side but not unreasonably priced for the bay area. The shinjinku roll and chazuke was a disappointment but the other dishes were good. The restaurant wasn't super busy since it's in a bit of a random spot next to a convenience store and daycare center but there were a few other parties. They have sushi bar seating or but most people were at a table. All and all.. it was alright.. wouldn't make an extra trip to come but may visit if I was in the area. read more

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My mom and I ate here for dinner on a weeknight at around 7:45pm. Upon arrival, we were immediately seated at a table by the window overlooking Skyline Blvd. Ten minutes later, we were ready to order. My mom ordered the Chicken Teriyaki plate (not pictured), along with Shrimp Tempura roll, mixed tempura while I ordered Salmon Teriyaki plate. Another ten minutes passed and our orders were fresh and ready. I'm truly fond of the presentation, side salad, a generous amount of steamed rice and teriyaki glaze. The Shrimp Tempura roll was perfectly crunchy and chewy at the same time. My favorite parts of the mixed tempura include sweet potato and kabocha slices. Thankfully, they were not too greasy and were crunchy yet zesty. The Salmon Teriyaki was grilled to perfection and was not overcooked. It matched well with the teriyaki glaze, lettuce leaves below and steamed rice. I tried a portion of the Chicken Teriyaki and was truly tender and tasty. The side salad could have had less sesame dressing that it became a bit soggy. Perhaps next time, I'll ask for dressing on the side or less dressing. Of course, I'll be back again at this newly refurbished Japanese restaurant on Skyline & Manor. read more

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Cozy space Great service Very good food Parking can be tight, but it's never been an issue. I take my family here when we want to a nice quiet dinner. read more

As of 1/27/24 their Grand Opening 15% off deal was still active (dine-ins only). It's in a quiet plaza and there is a small parking lot out front. On a Saturday night I was surprised to see it close to empty. There was one server manning the floor so we had to be patient while he tended to the other party. Understandable as it's a new place. Bluefin Lovers Roll ($18), Kashiwa Roll ($16), Sexy Casanova ($18) - The rolls were all okay. For each portion I felt the price was a little high. All the rolls seemed to be doused with the same sweet glaze. Would have liked a bit more variety. Chirashi Bowl ($30) - My friend ordered this and said the fish tasted fresh. Towards the end he was given a bowl with the shrimp heads to finish. It was interesting. I will likely return to try other dishes. read more

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Sushi Kashiwa in Pacifica has fish that is incredibly fresh, and the sushi is expertly crafted, with each piece bursting with flavor. My chirashi bowl looked very aesthetic and vibrant, with so many different colors. My family tried the chicken teriyaki and salmon terriyaki, which was not as good as the sushi. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, making it a great spot for a quiet, relaxing meal. The service is attentive and friendly, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Overall, it's a fantastic sushi spot. read more

Sushi Kashiwa - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pacifica, California

The food is pretty good, standard sushi restaurant. I got the omakase, some rolls and the tempura mushroom! We got the fat boy roll and didn't realize it was a fried roll so that was a little oily for us and the tempura mushroom was oily. But the rest of the sushi was good! I don't think fried rolls are for me. We got sat at the bar since it was pretty crowded but vibes were good! read more

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The fish is not fresh at all And it's so expensive Some of the fish can taste like refrigerated for a week read more

Super fresh fish and well priced! The chefs clearly take pride in their work and sitting at the counter to chat with the owner and chef was so pleasant. Love having a great date night place in our neighborhood! read more

We got the party tray! Really great quality fish and amazing service all around. Will come back again soon :)