Stumbled upon this sushi spot when looking for a place to take my brother for his bday for lunch. This used to be the old din tai fung restaurant location! Highly recommended! Ambience. Quality. Authentic. Think this is my go to spot in the area going forward. read more

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I was waiting in anticipation of a great authentic Japanese meal because of the yelp reviews and the crowd gathered ahead of the restaurant opening for lunch. However, what I experienced was an underwhelming experience. I ordered the sushi lunch and the accompaniments came first. They were properly prepared and were quite tasty. There was a small dish of home made tsukemono, a chicken meatball, and some konnyaku slices. They were all unique and indicated that there was a proper Japanese chef in the kitchen. The sushi , however, was a disappointment. It looked beautifully arranged, but something was missing. The rice was too soft and lacked the vinegar flavor that I seek. I noticed that the smell of vinegar in the air that is usually present in Japanese sushi restaurants in Japan was missing. Also, the rice was too soft and it also lacked a touch of saltiness that is necessary to balance the sweetness of sushi rice. Most notable was that the fish lacked flavor and it was served warm! My friend ordered the sushi rolls and some vegetable tempura . Once again, the tempura looked beautiful and came with appropriate accompaniments of grated diakon and some kind of peppery powder, but the texture lacked crispness and lacked flavor. I was so hopeful for a truly authentic Japanese meal, but it only looked authentic and the taste unfortunately was only average. read more

We went there for lunch and arrived around 11:50am already there was a line! I recommend to have a reservation. Staffs are super nice and shushing is so fresh and delicious. I recommend making a reservation. read more

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Excellent sushi, great selection at reasonable prices. We will come back for omakase.

Came here for lunch and ordered their chirashi plate & sushi platter. Quality and variety was better for the chirashi plate and it was the same price as the sushi platter, so I would go for the chirashi plate next time. We also ordered a tempura mix which was also good. We came with no reservations and had to wait a bit, so definitely call ahead of time especially if you want to eat at the bar. When we got the bill, the tax portion was way off, we had to ask them to fix it. Overall thought this spot was a solid sushi spot. Would come back here again to try their omakase. read more

Sushi Kisen is an amazing place. It's in a small-ish plaza, with ok parking. There's a wait list outside that you will likely have to use unless you're there within 5-10 minutes of opening or have a reservation. Seats at the bar require a minimum of 80/person with ot without reservations. First went here with wife for lunch and decided on an a la carte approach. Had their uni tray, their large oyster, roasted squid, and some of their negiri sushi. That uni tray for $36... omg. If you like uni, you must get it. They provide you with sheets of seaweed to make your own uni sushi and it is DELICIOUS. The large oysters we tried we fantastic. The negiri was great. Tried the oo toro, mackerel and king mackerel and something else. It was so good that before we finished I made reservations for the bar the next day for dinner. The next evening for dinner, wife and I ordered the omakase and kaarage. Kaarage was above average and served with lemon and green matcha salt The omakase? Omg... really, really good. 13 courses for around 110/person. Masa our chef did everything amazingly. High quality fish at a fantastic price. Overall, the value you get here is very good. But there lies the problem. This place gets PACKED. At lunch, the place filled up within 10 minutes of opening. During dinner? Completely full. When a table opened up, already people waiting for one. There was not an open table after it was cleaned for more than 3 or 4 minutes. I definitely recommend reservations or you're likely to wait a long time. read more

My friend invited me for lunch yesterday. I loved ambiance of this restaurant! This place made me feel like I was in Japan. I had a sashimi and chicken shioyaki combo,Sashimi was super fresh and chicken was super tender. I definitely will go back again next week. read more

This restaurant looks light and airy like a typical Japanese restaurant and the sushi is very fresh. There is an extensive izakaya menu and cooked food menu in addition to the sushi offering. Plenty of seats at the sushi bar and many sushi chefs who all speak Japanese. A nice addition to SGV! read more

Sushi Kisen - Lunch chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

We came here for the Dine LA menu, but ended up enjoying the a la carte order of the 18 pieces of Negitoro Roll much more. The Bouzushi (Japanese Mackerel Roll) in the Dine LA set had wayyy too much rice and was my least favorite. The Chef's Choice Nigiri really only had 1 good piece which was the toro piece. The appetizers were also alright - the fish cake like balls were tasty though. The Dine LA set also came with miso soup and ice cream at the end, but I don't think it was worth $45 (before tax + tip). Maybe I should've picked the Bara Chirashi instead, but I wouldn't mind coming back to try this place again. read more

Sushi Kisen - Top: 18 Pieces of Negitoro Roll Bottom: Dine LA - Bouzushi (Japanese Mackerel Roll / 5 piece) - Chef's Choice Nigiri / 5 piece - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Go here for lunch!! Ok so first off I grew up in Arcadia and stumbled into this shopping complex because that's where Din Tai Fung used to be. Turns out I found my new favorite sushi spot! Ok so at first my mom and I wanted to at the bar it's min $80 per person for lunch. No problem we got a table. The menu is simple and easy to navigate. I ordered an umishiso roll to start and it was delicious, could tell they really love their craft. I got the sushi Felix lunch and my mom got the sashimi. Overall this was amazingly high quality fish for the price and the portion was perfect!! I can see this place being way more pricey for dinner so I'm so happy we found it at lunch because going was not an option read more

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Sushi Kisen is a beautiful new sushi spot, a brother restaurant to Izakaya Tonchinkan just a couple blocks away. We love Tonchinkan and their sushi sets, so we'd been awaiting Sushi Kisen's grand opening day (today) to check it out! The sushi chefs moved from the aforementioned to Sushi Kisen. The ambiance of this restaurant is absolutely lovely -- a clean, modern, and classy look and feel. Spacious as well. If you'd like to sit at the sushi bar, it's an $80/person minimum, and you can't order the lunch sets at the bar. So we chose to sit at a regular dining table to try their sushi sets. The sets come with some small sides and seaweed soup. We chose the deluxe sushi lunch sets (premium sushi selection) and some nigiri. If you've been to Tonchinkan or have ordered their omakase sets, it's pretty much the same sets with beautiful plating! High quality sushi every time. We're looking forward to our next time here so we can order the steak set and the fish collar set -- will update my review once we get that! Our table neighbors had the right idea -- we were drooling over theirs. The service is excellent. They're attentive and kind. The restroom is very nice and clean, though there's only one stall. The parking is sufficient, though when it gets busy, you might be making rounds to find a spot (it's in the place where the old DTF used to be, and now it's next to Chef Tony Dim Sum). Overall, I'm so glad Sushi Kisen has opened, and we'll definitely be returning! read more

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Guys took me out for my 40th here. Great intimate atmosphere at the bar and the chefs were friendly and accommodating. Initially a bit too much wasabi in each piece, but they happily reduced upon request. Of all the omakase pieces, I think the uni, toro, and A5 were my top picks. But I think what stood out the most was the variety of textures. It made for a more delectable and interesting experience. I'll definitely be back with the wife :) read more

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New sushi spot in town- would recommend! Came here for a Friday dinner and it lived up to my expectations. There was 3 of us and we shared mixed tempura, sushi deluxe set, steak/sashimi combination, and 2 cut rolls. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The restaurant has more of a modern interior then your typical mom and pops Japanese sushi spot. The staffs were all very attentive and nice and made sure they named each fish after dropping off the food. We didn't have reservations but didn't wait for long for a table. But the server told us if we wanted the omakase it's only at the bar and to call so that we can make reservation. So happy to have this great quality sushi spot in 626. read more

Sushi Kisen - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Their sushi is fresh. Taste just like sushi from Japan . Amazing staff , fast service . Definitely would come Back read more

The food is top quality here. This is one of the authentic Japanese restaurants in the area. Everything is very fresh here. The sashimi in particular is buttery smooth and fresh. They serve some quality cuts here. The one nigiri I wouldn't particular recommend here is the tamago, whose flavor was particularly light. There are many other delicious nigiris here to choose from anyway. In terms of the appetizer, the bluefin tuna with mountain yam was delicious. Don't be deterred by the mountain yam texture - when mixed with the tuna, it is excellent. The chicken karaage was great quality as well and tasty. If you're debating dessert here, I highly recommend going for the sesame ice cream. It is very rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. read more

A lot of potential here but just some new establishment kinks to work out! Pros: - excellent and kind service - authentic - fresh fish - great variety - beautiful space and ambiance Cons: - tough wagyu sushi for $28 for 2 pcs -- was very disappointed here - rice is loose - not hard to walk in but phone # didnt work at the time - a little pricey. I have no trouble spending on sushi and supporting small biz, but it was about $70 pp and there are some michelin starred sushi places in sf where its $85 pp for omakase but this wasnt up to par for almost a similar price I really would love to patron again and watch this place succeed! I think right now they are working very hard in difficult times, especially in a competitive area like the 626. Cant wait to go back and see whats new :) read more

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Best omakase experience ever! Chef Masa was so much fun and so talented!! Very authentic restaurant and experience. The fish was so good and so fresh! Let him serve us whatever, and just let him know when we were getting full. Bill came to about $400 including tip for 2 people including a bottle of sake! Will definitely be back again! read more

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This place has been on my radar for a while since going next door to Chef Tony. It has this mysterious feel because the windows are tinted but have heard good things so finally got a chance to go. Made a reservation online and literally walked in when we arrived while others put their name on the list. Those who waited got in slightly after but there was space left in the restaurant so no need to actually come super early. The place is cute and quaint. We sat at the bar which has a $80 minimum and it was actually pretty hard to fulfill. I wasn't expecting to say that but everything felt pretty economical. We had ootoro, salmon, octopus, Hokkaido uni, unagi, and several others and we were solidly filled by the time we hit the $160 for two of us. Each nigiri comes in pairs so the uni was $22 for two. Recommend asking the sushi chef for what is the catch of the day and their recommendations and also recommend asking for a bill calc so you can get a sense where you are at with the minimum. While some of the fish was texturally too soft or too melt in your mouth, the highlights were the unagi and the uni. While I wish the fish was sweeter throughout, it was solid and for $80ish, it was solid! Would recommend and would recommend the bar! read more

The atmosphere in this restaurant exudes pure joy! PARKING: Shared lot - so many good restaurants so sometimes it's tricky SERVICE: This service is pure love. This is service with true kindness! FOOD: Exceptional fish quality. I've supported Tonchinkan for a few years now, and I'm so happy they're expanding! Love love love. Thank you for getting us through this epidemic with food made from love! read more

Discovered a really good NEW Omakase / A La Carte Sushi modern simplistic restaurant Sushi Kisen in Arcadia right next to my other obsession Chef Tony Arcadia! Their min to sit at bar is $80 and basically chefs choice but charged individually as opposed to a set menu. I'd recommend to share ahead of time what you want to include and what you don't want when asked "do you have any food allergies?" See comments on each photo for the delicious progressive meal with a perfect recommended ending with Toro Handroll! read more

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This place is horrible. The owner and chefs are moody and stuck up. The manager with oily hair yelled at their customers waiting at the door to get out of the waiting area and wait outside in the parking lot. The sushi counter required a minimum $80 dollars per person. This is unheard of and not very Japanese. They are running a Japanese restaurant with anti Japanese culture. We will not go back and support this horrible place. The sushi chef was untrained and the food was over priced and bad quality. I can get better sushi at a shopping mall than this place. read more

We got a winner in Arcadia! Rejoice sushi lovers, as a true Japanese sushi experience has finally landed in our home. The restaurant is well-designed with a minimalist approach. Perfect for focusing what will soon be put in front of you. The menu does not shy away from letting you know what the star of the show is. Nigiri. You are here to enjoy some delicious sushi and boy do they have a great selection. Sushi Kisen has all the fan favorites but also with some very special imported seafood. There are probably 15-25 types of nigiri. I cannot wait to try all of them eventually. We ordered some appetizers that we usually order at every Japanese restaurant. It's sort of our barometer of how we decide if we're coming back or not. They knocked it out of the park. The complimentary small dishes really cleansed our pallets and prepared us for the simple yet delicious meal we were about to enjoy. Chawanmushi was supple, hot, and oozing with umami. The grilled collar showcased their ability at dishes requiring fire and it was cooked perfectly. I often broil collar at home and they executed it better than I ever could. The ankimo was fresh and creamy. All I have to say about the sushi was that it was fresh and well above par for sushi in the area. Will you get better sushi if you head to downtown or the west side? Absolutely. But hands down, sushi Kisen is within the top 3 spots for SGV (including Pasadena). We came on the second day of its opening. I believe it's a soft opening, so now is the time to go try it before reservations require an hour wait! read more

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Omakase was basically charged for whatever you order. Great service, fresh fish. We didn't know the omakase would be structured that way, we just went with chefs recommendation, had we known, we would've skipped the mackerel and others. With tax, 15 dishes, one sushi per person, $45 750ml sake bottle, tea and ice cream, total was roughly, $316 including tax for Two people. Would come back again. Plus ci-tea next door, you can get 20% off with receipt. read more

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Service was outstanding and the sushi fresh and delicious. They don't have all the average selection of sushi, but all was great.

We ordered the premium sushi and chirashi dinner sets. The fish was of good quality, but there was a lack of variety. The customer service was cold and awkward at times. read more

The best sushi I've ever had! My mom and I went for Mother's Day and it was well worth the price. The chef was very accommodating with any preferences (even though we didn't really have any), and each bite was perfectly seasoned. We ended up requesting a few more pieces after the course because it was so good. We left feeling very full and satisfied. Highly recommend! read more

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My husband and I absolutely love this place! The food, the ambiance, and service are all top notch. The selection of fish is always very authentic and seasonal. My husband particularly loves the edomae style sushi dinner while I usually ​go for the deluxe dinner. We love trying out different appetizers and finding new favorites. Most recently we had the grilled clam string and ohitashi. Always a very good portion for the price. Whether we're dining in or getting takeout, Sushi Kisen never dissapoints! read more

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Great authentic sushi !kinda expensive but you get what you paid for. Try the bowls. They all good

Please was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint. It's a must try place and manager said they opened few days ago. The main chief was highly recommended by my friend. We asked omakase style and omg the sushi was so good. Salmon belly and bluefin tuna was my favorite. I have been to other high end Japanese sushi but this place pace was much better and cheaper. The location had plenty of of parking and the ambiance was very classy. read more

Sushi Kisen - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Finally a premium quality Sushi place in Arcadia !!! Get here early, there will be a line of people once they open. Like most Japanese Restaurants, they closed between lunch and dinner service. All items are premium quality and be ready to pay for that taste... Will definitely be back... read more

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I was scrolling through Yelp and trying to find a low key affordable sushi place and ended up finding sushi kisen. It was their opening weekend and they were more than accommodating when we came in as walk ins. There was a 30-40 min wait which we happily joined. While we waited we walked around the plaza and checked out the other stores. Once seated they were so kind and patient in explaining the menu. Love the blended cultures and families that were hanging out at the restaurant. We ended up getting the sashimi set, some nigiri and chawanmushi. For someone who isn't from the coast. This was great. $26 for a sashimi set and with the whole bill being $150 for high food quality sushi I'll take it. What I will comment on is there appears to be a struggle with figuring out some of the techniques. While we got a sashimi set it came with a tuna tartare-esque mixture as one of the sashimi. Also included a wonderful sweet egg and 2 cooked pieces of fish. Maybe it's their style and idk any better. It took me by surprise. I don't regret it. Overall I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. If I was in the area I'd definitely check this place out. read more

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Food and service not good. Sushi chef washed hands and accidentally splashed water into our food and drinks. No apologize at all.

Extremely elegant and legitimate sushi place. Not your average California sushi restaurant where everything is covered in spicy mayo. Most of the staff are Japanese, and all treated us sincerely providing an excellent experience. The prices are surprisingly fair for the quality of what they offer. They have an amazing selection of fish and sake. I highly recommend this place to any serious sushi enthusiast. And special mention goes to the feeling of authenticity of this place. Until I visited this restaurant, I haven't been to a sushi restaurant in California that offers the same degree of sincere service as those that I encountered in Tokyo. This place really will remind you of Japan. I will be back for the omakase for sure. I want to say thank you to the chefs, servers, and restaurant managers for your hard work. You help me to enjoy a good time. read more

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Yum! We sat at the sushi bar ($80/person minimum) and got the omakase with special requests. The way their omakase works here is it is a continuous flow of sushi until you are full and tell them to stop. Because of this, there is no set price since you are in control of how much you eat. On average, most people eat between 12-15 nigiris. They will ask if you have any food restrictions or dislikes before starting so each omakase experience is very catered to you! We requested for sushi only and all pieces were super fresh. They did not have any salmon today, which is usually our favorite fish, so we will have to come back another day! Some of my favorites were the Shimaaji (jack mackerel), toro handroll, Sawara (king mackerel), Uni (sea urchin) and Unagi (eel). Our omakase: Hamachi Harami - Yellowtail belly (requested) Ootoro - Blue fin premium toro (requested) Kamasu - Barracuda (requested) Mirugai - Giant clam Uni - Sea urchin Kanpachi - Amberjack Sawara - King mackerel Nodoguro - Sea Perch Sayori - Halfbeak Shiroebi - Glass shrimp Aoyagi - Orange clam Shako - Mantis shrimp Shimaaji - Jack mackerel (requested) Toro handroll Iwashi - Sardine Unagi - Fresh water eel (requested) Overall, loved the experience and really appreciated the sushi chef's omakase choices today! We will definitely be back :) read more

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That day we did a walk in, obviously they were full house, and we had been waiting 45-60 minutes. We did call before going, they said they were booked. You can only wait outside even outside is very cold or rain!! Food: not good at all. We cannot taste the freshness of the fish. Still love Sushi Gen! Even they said the chef is from Sushi Gen. All other dish is very bland! Service: we don't like the service. We don't understand Japanese. The server were rude and explained the type of sushi in Japanese! We were disappointed! THIS PLACE IS NOT KIDS FRIENDLY AT ALL. read more

Today, I went to a delicious sushi restaurant in Arcadia. An acquaintance of a friend was working as a server. The atmosphere of the store was as if you were in Japan, the inside of the store was very beautiful, luxurious, and it was a wonderful space. We ordered a combination of sashimi and NY steak. First there was an appetizer, sashimi was served, and then the steak came. The quality of the sashimi was quite high and the freshness was good. Also, the grilling of the NY steak was outstanding, and it was soft and very delicious. The sauce that came with the steak was also delicious and I was very satisfied. I want to repeat it. read more

Sushi Kisen - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I was hesitant to write this review as I have been here 3 times. Food and service was great the first two times but the third visit we were not happy with. The Good: We got to our omakase early and they accommodated us for that. The sushi was good and the fish was fresh. The last two times I visited Sushi Kisen the service was great and we overall had a good time which was why I spoke very highly of this restaurant and decided to bring one of my friends who has never been here before for the first time. The Bad: While having a conversation with my friend, I got stung by a bee on the right side of my head. Grabbed the bee with a napkin and pulled the stinger out from the side of my head. I was very surprised when I felt a sharp sting on the right side of my head and exclaimed in pain. However, I didn't want to cause a scene and bother the other diners so I just tried to ignore the pain left it at that. It was after I got stung by the bee we experienced probably one of the worst services by a Japanese omakase restaurant. To start, one the chefs that was service the couple next to us blamed me for bringing the bee inside and explained that he always gets stung by bees at home and its not a big deal and that I stung probably because of the color of the black shirt I was wearing. The only apology we gotten was from the chef that was serving us and he had someone bring a soothing cream to the side of my head which is now visibly swollen. I wasn't allergic to bees so I decided to just shake it off and continue with our dinner despite the sharp pain on the side of my head. After which, the service just went down. We didn't feel welcome at the restaurant as the staff looked at us with some sort of distain because of the bee sting incident. We asked for refills of our waters and tea on different occasions and only on the third ask we got it refilled. The chef didn't care about our experience and didn't even bother to plate our nigiri properly as it was all over the place. We decided to end our dinner early because of this and didn't bother to finish the remaining courses. We paid $294 including tip for the omakase for two because we didn't finish the remaining courses. I'm very disappointed at the service and the customer experience. I spoke very highly of this place before and this was a very solid place for omakase in Arcadia but I don't know if I can recommend again. read more

Sushi Kisen - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Amazing Authentic Delicious Japanese Restaurants like this is getting harder to find. Glad it's near me A bit expensive but worth it read more

What do you do when you're hungry on a Saturday afternoon in the SGV? You link with friends and try a #sushi spot with friends! @tusak666 and @caratsonkarats777 had a place in mind nearby called @sushi_kisen . Funny how many places magically appear when you do some exploring. They opened at 5pm and already there were people standing in line. Good sign. As the doors opened, there was an even bigger pile of people ready to sit and order as the chefs were still preparing for the evening. Amazing! We perused the menu carefully after choosing to sit at the table instead of the bar for an #omakase . The appetizers chosen included grilled squid legs with a chili pepper dip, a tuna roll, a yellowtail & scallion roll, ika (squid sushi), grilled yellowtail collar, and white fish in ponzu. All of the fish were fresh as you'd expect from a high-end spot and wonderfully prepared with light accents to the natural flavors. It was a preface for our incoming dinner sets. Out came a chirashi bowl, an edomae traditional dinner, and a premium sushi set. The chirashi was loaded with a beautiful array of sashimi cuts on top of rice. The edomae dinner set looked amazing, too, with a wide variety of all things good. My premium set was really good, with a majority of it being different cuts of tuna along with a few other delights like uni. I really really liked mine, but had I known, I would've ordered the edomae along with mine for the ultimate dinner. There's always next time. Dinner was so good, but I added a few more delectable bites to top off. Goldeneye snapper, unagi, and horse mackerel...good lawd. Sooooo good. Stuffed to the gills, dinner ended with some lychee ice cream that had actual little chunks of lychee. Damn. That was a nice touch. We joked about trying to do a 5hr omakase next time...or the possibilities of making it the whole way. Bill was on the higher end, but worth every penny. Staff and service were perfect. All could be no better. Looking forward to eating here again! read more

One of best traditional style sushi restaurants in LA. All staffs are professional. Sitting at the sushi bar with Masa was definitely a nice experience. All the nigiri sushi were fresh, tasty and full of surprises. The lunch line was already long, reservations are recommended. We will come back for more. read more

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