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    Betty W.

    I had a very pleasant lunch experience. We had the 10-course omakase lunch set, which was $130 per person. I liked that we didn't have to worry about what to order. For this price point, the fish quality was very, very good. My favorite was the toro. It really melts in your mouth, just like the waiter said. That was definitely the highlight for me. If I'm being very strict, the omakase experience felt a little too casual. The server could be a bit more formal and confident when introducing each dish, which would make the whole experience feel more professional. But overall, it was still a very pleasant experience. Lunch was quiet and comfortable, and it's a nice place to sit with a friend or even have a business lunch.

    Bonnie D.

    My girlies took me here for my bday and it was such an experience! We reserved our seats a few days before we decided to go. It was a little confusing to find the restaurant but if you know where sushi kisen is, you just have to walk along the right side of the building and circle around and you are there. The restaurant itself have 8 seats and it took around 2 hour to finish. Chef Hiro took the time to explain each dish as he presented them for us to eat. It's a very intimate setting and the quality of each bite was amazing.

    Jennifer W.

    Tucked away in the rear of a busy plaza, this intimate 8-seat omakase restaurant, helmed by the talented Hiro Yamada, offers an elevated sushi experience that is a true testament to his skill and precision. As the sister restaurant to Sushi Kisen, expectations were high, and Hiro-san did not disappoint. From start to finish, this meal was a masterclass in sushi craftsmanship. A few things worth noting: - Reservations are made through Tock - Plenty of parking immediately in front of the restaurant, behind Sushi Kisen - Hiro-san uses two types of rice to complement the different flavors of fish - Each course is generously portioned so come hungry Overall, it was a good experience. The sushi rice played a crucial role in creating a harmonious contrast between the fish and the rice, and Hiro-san knew exactly which to pair. Would likely return!

    Samantha L.

    Everything was so good! Excellent service, really clean and minimal interior, and delicious sushi. Each dish was exceptional. Would love to go again! The restroom is also very clean and stocked with all kinds of stuff lol

    Jack L.

    Eight seats. $200+ a head. Hidden behind another sushi place like it's trying to avoid being recognized. The setup screams "exclusive," and honestly, I was ready to be impressed. I came in fully ready to love it. I mean, premium omakase right in the heart of the SGV? Yes, please. The space is cozy, the service is smooth, and the presentation? Gorgeous. The meal was calmly paced, nicely timed, the whole vibe. But then came the food. And.. yeah. It was fine. Very polite. The entire menu felt stuck on low volume: light saltiness and soft textures for every single dish, and I mean, Every, Single, Dish. Yeah, I get it, sushi is soft, but even the octopus and abalone, usually the MVPs of chewy contrast, were cooked into soft submission. I kept waiting for something with crunch, zing, or even a little personality. No dice. They ended with ice cream, and I honestly would've celebrated a single crispy wafer on there. The uni? Whew. It had this oddly preservative-y scent that took me out of the moment. For something that's supposed to be a highlight, it felt like the backup singer forgot their line. If Hokkaido uni can't be served fresh, maybe just tag in Santa Barbara. No shame there, not everything needs to be imported from Japan. For $200+ a head, I expected at least a few "wow" moments or one bite that made me sit up straight. Instead, it was a series of soft-spoken bites with good manners.

    lisa p.

    Visited again in January 2026 and service was great as usual. Ordered different sake this time and tried the Jikon TOKUTÔ OMACHI. WOW !! Yum

    Ella H.

    Another great option in SGV when you crave for quality omakase and nigiri experiences! Chef Hiro is professional and so convivial. He served all the 23 dishes within 2 hours smoothly, including the chit chat with each guest and customization of the amount of rice, favor preference, and drinks! It was truly an unbeatable meal for Japanese omakase. The "neta" were prepared with a lot of techniques and thoughts. I like the two different kinds of "shari" too. The best part of the meal is the "tempo" and the order of all the gourmet food - Appetizers, light white fish, a stomach-warming "charwanmushi" , marinated silver-skinned fish, fatty and heavier seafood and red fleshed fish - palate cleansers - dessert! Reservations - Two time slots. I recommend to book the 5:30 pm - The pro is you will finish the dinner early without getting a food coma since it is a decent amount of food. The con will be that you might feel a bit rushed because they gonna prepare for the upcoming 8:00 pm.

    Tiff L.

    Two seatings per night, 5 days a week. 8 seats maximum. Best omakase in town! Finally one worth coming to in Arcadia! 1. Seaweed(from okinawa) Dashi soup - I've had this before in a vinegar base and I usually don't care for it but in this soup, it was absolutely delicious! 2. Baby raw eel (anago) - seasonal in a slight vinegar sauce, almost feels like you're eating clear noodles 3. King mackerel (sawara) - topped with onion puree and shiso flowers 4. Needle fish (sayori) - a texture 5. Glass shrimp (shiro ebi) - melts in your mouth. Literally. Buttery soft texture 6. Wild baby snapper (kasugo) - with irizake dressing. Pre - the invention of soy sauce 7. Ink squid (sumika) - creamy 8. Amberjack (kanpachi) - one of my faves, the best texture 9. Chawanmushi - homemade sesame tofu with cherry blossom shrimp, ginko nuts, Oyster, Wasabi 10. Monkfish liver (ankimo) - made with love & cooked in sake, instead of traditionally being steamed, into a little roll with kanpyo maki 11. Golden eye snapper (kinmedai) - slightly smoked to divinity 12. Bluefin Tuna (from nagasaki) - aged for 1 week 13. Chutoro 14. Otoro 15. Spring squid marinated in miso 16. Sardine family (iwashi) - acquired taste. On the salty side 17. Scallop (hotate) - slightly boiled 18. Hokkaido uni bufun & ikura don 19. Negitoro handroll 20. Ginger sprout handroll 21. Akadashi miso soup 22. Completely Home made matcha ice cream, red bean, & mochi Chef Hiro really puts his passion into each dish and you can really tell. $200/pp + 18% service charge included. Located on the back side of the Plaza. Not visible unless you go towards the back where it's unseen. Can't wait to come back!

    Lisa L.

    This spot has been a running regular of me and my husband now for about a year. It's straight up seasonal, innovative, salty vinegary rice with tasty cured fish and thoughtful cooked dishes that always brings me and my husband a smile. Thank you Chef! It's a simple classic sushi bar counter that seats about 8 comfortably. With so many spots in so cal, this one is one to keep returning to.

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    Celine L.

    Sushi Kisen just opened a sister Omakase restaurant in the same plaza, but in the backside, and headed by one of their main chefs Chef Hiro. The space is small and intimate and only fits up to eight seats. This was a $200 Omakase with 23 courses, and we left feeling stuffed. We started out with four appetizers before moving onto the Nigiri, and almost all of their fish were wild, except for the tuna. It is not often that I see something new at omakase, but they were a couple pleasant surprises like a slow cooked hotate nigiri with sake, and soy sauce. Everything was very well done and executed, and pacing was about 2-2.5 hours. They just opened reservations on Tock and for the price point and amount and quality of food you're getting, well worth the price point!

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    Aryan B.

    23 course was good. I wish he had otoro or Red snapper. Service was good. I left pretty full. I couldn't finish all the sushi. Ambiance was good too. It's a small cute place. 8.5/10. I'd come back And I recommend this place.

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    Ann Y.

    I've been constantly talking about this place to my friends and coworkers after trying it out last Thursday. It's hard to find a good omakase in the SGV, and this place has surprised me. $200 for about 22 courses, it was better than I expected. It was interesting to me how they used different techniques to bring the flavors out of each fish. The sushi chef told us all the fishes he served us with were all from Japan and was seasonal. The flavors tailored to a summer taste. :) Aside from the sushi, one of my favorite dish was this steam egg topped with ume sauce. The Ume sauce gave a sweet and sour refreshing taste (don't really know how to describe it but it helped opened up my appetite). The last course was served with a house made sesame ice cream and it was super nutty with a hint of sweetness. Yum! Anyways, that's all I have to say. Definitely will go again!

    Chloe C.

    I had an amazing time at Sushidokoro Miyama. I came to SoCal for a birthday trip and was looking for a special way to celebrate! It's a 8 seater omakase. It's a cozy and intimate space. I loved how Chef Hiro gave seasonal information about each dish. The extra information about what fish would be served if it was another season was great. I look forward to dining here again to try his seasonal dishes he mentioned!

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    Absolutely the BEST sushi in the SGV! The lunch sushi was so fresh and delicious. The smell of the…read morenori wrapped around the negitoro roll were just irresistible. The yellowtail collar was baked to perfection! What a wonderful enjoyable meal. Service was very attentive. Several staff came by to fill our water glasses, remove empty dishes, and to check on us. This place filled up very quickly. Dining room capacity is probably 40 people and the sushi bar could probably seat another dozen. We will definitely come back! Thank you chefs and staffs for a wonderful dining experience.

    Dating back to the 2nd Century BC; sushi was a favored Japanese cuisine far before any methods of…read morerefrigeration were yet invented. In order to keep fish fresh; rice was laden with rice vinegar and the fish marinaded in soy rice to keep the fish from spoiling (the rice was discarded and only the fish was consumed). As time went on, the art of sushi evolved to where the rice was eaten alongside the fish and during the Edo Period: this method of quickly fermenting with vinegar preventing spoiling; allowed for sushi to be served as street food without refrigeration even as the nigiri style so popular was born. If you are interested in this quick prep Edomae style of sushi; look no further than Arcadia's Sushi Kisen (which I assume is a play off the Japanese word, 'kaizen' meaning 'better, improved' so "better sushi") being one of the few Edomae sushi restaurants and Arcadia's first. Sushi Kisen offers 30-40 fish weekly shipped in straight from Tokyo twice a week! Located in a small corner shopping plaza on Baldwin Ave near the Arcadia intersection (about a mile from the LA Arboretum); the parking lot can be a bit congested as the plaza is filled with numerous restaurants, a bakery, a tea spot, etc. Crossing the threshold into Sushi Kisen reveals a medium-sized eatery with a sushi bar, wooden slat room dividers, and a dining area with tables and booths. Sushi Kisen eschews any bells and whistles in interior design for simplicity but the lines are still modern and clean to their benefit. My boyfriend and I were initially seated but quickly moved to allow our table to be used for a reservation that just phoned in; and thus, we were moved to a tiny back corner table where my I was two inches from the register and phone. This isn't awful, per se, but I was continuously becoming very friendly (metaphorically) with staff using the register and/or answering calls. It just didn't make me feel wholly welcome. For our sushi feast, my boyfriend and I ordered Mozuku seaweed ($8.00), Assorted Vegetable Tempura ($10), Deluxe Sushi Dinner (chef's choice nigiri and rolls, picked vegetables, miso soup, miso dressing salad - $45), Japanese King Mackerel Nigiri (2 pieces - $14), Unagi Eel (2 pieces - $13), Fatty Blue Fin w/ Takuan roll (12.50), and Glass Shrimp (2 pieces - $21.00). I am just going to get right into the nitty-gritty and say I simply did not like Sushi Kisen, at all. It might just be me (the restaurant was full so clearly people like it) and maybe I just don't gel with Edomae style. My favorites - the miso soup, salad, pickled vegetables and vegetable tempura - weren't even sushi! I love seaweed salad so I made the mistake of thinking this seaweed would be similar but it was a bowl of slop straight from the ocean and I found it putrid and inedible. But again, that may be my fault for not knowing. But what WASN'T my fault were my issues with the actual sushi: the glass shrimp was okay but a super weird texture and not worth $21 and would make more sense at half that price. The Japanese King Mackerel was the worst king mack I have ever had! It was grossly briny and "muddy" and tasted of poor quality even though I know it wasn't (but it shouldn't taste that way!). None of my boyfriend's Deluxe Sushi Dinner was that appetizing either and he didn't seem overly impressed. The Fatty Blue Fin roll was fine... but I truly sensed no flavor of any sort being simply bland. But at least it wasn't gross like much of the others that were not worth their price points. The eel was perfect - I am glad they didn't ruin that because I have quite the romance with eel. Again, I'll take some of the blame that maybe Sushi Kisen just isn't my preference but I think it runs deeper and they simply aren't as great as presented (which I can confirm from all of their recent reviews that share my same sentiment). Coupled with odd seating and a very disappointing sushi dinner; Sushi Kisen is simply not for me and a spot best decided for yourself whether worth a visit. To be fair, my boyfriend and I have had worse sushi so Sushi Kisen wasn't God-awful; but definitely not great, either.

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    Izakaya Tonchinkan

    4.4
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    0.1 mi
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    Visited Izakaya Tonchinkan on a Saturday night, around 8:45 pm after a long day spent at the nearby…read moreSanta Anita Horse Track. Restaurant is located in a small strip mall, with a fair amount of parking. There isn't a flashy restaurant sign in front of the building, and once you step in, it truly feels like you are in a small, homey Izikaya in Japan. The restaurant only has a few booths, a few tables and bar seating inside, so reservations are highly recommended on a busy Saturday night. My boyfriend and I got lucky that they were able to accommodate us within 10 minutes, because there was seating available at the bar. There is a physical Drink menu (sake, beer, etc.) and the food menu can be viewed by scanning a QR code with your phone. The waitress made suggestions about which dishes she personally liked & we ordered whatever she suggested, along with some of the things we thought looked good. *7/10 Toro w/ seaweed *8/10 Moriwase (chef's selection of sashimi) 2 each of 5 different sashimi. There was one cut I did not particularly care for. *7/10 chicken wings *10/10 Beef tongue-- Tender, but firm. Delicious, a must try! *10/10 Ankimo-- creamy and paired well with the ponzu and fresh seaweed *10/10 Fried Seabass-- they served the entire fish, which is rare. *10/10 Sous-vide Duck breast-- must try! *10/10 Nikomi stew--simple, but delicious! *10/10 Matcha Oolong Panna Cotta-- subtly sweet with a smooth texture. It was so good, that we ordered two! The only reason that I only gave it a four out of five stars is because the service was slow. All of our dishes, came out in time, but no drink refills were given and the server never came back to collect our check for payment. So we had to walk it up to them ourselves. For a small space, with three servers, it shouldn't be hard to attend to all the customers. The menu can be pricey, but food is delicious! Along with exceptional service, eating here is worth it.

    It's like walking into a Tokyo Izakaya…read more----------------------------------- This place is all about quality over quantity. The atmosphere was cozy, and there seemed to be Japanese guests (always a plus). The food was really enjoyable. We enjoyed our experience here and would definitely come back next time!

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