Came here after playing softball nearby at the lake forest rec park because I wanted sushi,…read moresearched Yelp and this place is highly rated less than a mile away (3 minutes drive according to iPhone). Off we went. Parking was easy in a large strip mall. No hostess here - you are greeted by the 2 sushi chefs upon walking in to sit wherever you'd like. The picture menu is easy to order off of. There are 2 big screens in the room. Tonight they were playing the World Baseball Classic. Women's restroom was clean - check! You get complimentary edamame upon being seated. Just 1 server handling all orders at the time we came in - a nice Korean lady, who at times seemed oblivious ie cleaning empty tables instead of giving us our check at the end of the meal when it was very apparent we were done. lol I looked for something on the menu that has unagi AND salmon but no dice so opted for dragon roll. My other half ordered #8 (forgot the name but it was good though I preferred my dragon roll more) but all in all our rolls came out delicious. Looking around, this place appears to be both a local spot and date spot from a few couples in the room. At the end of our meal our server brought us 2 pieces compliments of the chef, who said it was yellowtail. They have a stamp card that yields 10% after 5 meals and 20% off after 10 meals. We now know where we'll go after our weekly softball games!

A little disappointed. I'm usually not one to leave negative reviews, especially for Japanese…read morerestaurants, but I feel like they have potential to do better -- which is why I wanted to leave an honest review. FYI -- no photos because we were busy with a cranky toddler. First, the service was genuinely great. The sweetest lady helped us with the menu and served our food, and we really appreciated her kindness. We were also given complimentary edamame, which was thoughtful, although it was bland, dry, and cold -- almost like it had been sitting in the fridge for a while. Since it was complimentary, we didn't think too much of it. For the mains, we ordered the beef teriyaki and chicken teriyaki bento specials. Unfortunately, both proteins were sliced extremely thin. The chicken especially had a jerky-like texture, and both the chicken and beef lacked flavor. After reading other reviews, they had similar experience. The teriyaki sauce itself was also pretty bland. The tempura was okay, but the tempura dipping sauce tasted watered down and lacked the usual savory depth you'd expect. The one standout was the roll topped with salmon and avocado with spicy tuna inside. It was presented beautifully and tasted fresh and well-balanced. Based on this, I honestly think rolls are what they do best. I really hope they improve the preparation and seasoning of the chicken and beef because it was a major turnoff -- and this is coming from someone who eats pretty much everything. It's hard to justify paying around $22 for a bento when the main protein feels flavorless and insubstantial. With so many good Japanese resto in Lake Forest, I would skip this until the proteins are fixed.

I've been coming here for years and just realized I've never left a review, so it's definitely…read moreoverdue! If you're in the mood for sushi, this spot is a must. My wife, daughter, and I come here all the time and we seriously can't get enough. We've tried a bunch of different rolls, poke bowls, soups, sashimi, you name it! and everything is always on point. One of my favorites is the bento box. It's such a solid deal. You get a roll, salad, soup, rice and your choice of protein, and it always fills you up. Can't go wrong with it. Everything always tastes fresh, the flavors are consistent, and we've honestly never had a bad experience here. On top of that, it's always a good vibe inside. It feels welcoming, and the staff is super nice and attentive every time we come in. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for good sushi and a mellow spot to enjoy it

We ended up at Musashi Sushiya after another nearby spot closed at 2pm. The restaurant was…read morecompletely empty, but service was slow since the waitress seemed overwhelmed with takeout orders and phone calls. It took quite a while just to get water and place our order, even after asking the sushi chef (who was not happy to be asked). We ordered the cucumber salad, shrimp tempura, and soft shell crab to start. The cucumber salad was plain and lacked dressing, the tempura was decent, and the soft shell crab was tasty with a small side salad with sesame dressing that was actually the best part. For mains, we had two bento boxes -- one with chicken teriyaki and baked mussels, and the other with mackerel shioyaki and fried shrimp. The miso soup was solid, but the salad could've used more dressing. Overall, the food was okay, but the poor service really hurt the experience. This was our second visit, and unfortunately, I think it might be our last. It feels like dine-in guests take a back seat to the takeout business here.

Came for late lunch and there was only 1 server but he was really energetic and funny (service…read moredidn't feel slower fyi). I wish there was an online Yelp waitlist - please consider! Food was good and everything delivered (AYCE) was accurate. Great lunch special so we'll return!

Unfortunately slow service! Writing this review as we wait for round two of our sushi, been here…read moreover an hour. Server also isn't super friendly. We got AYCE and most of the cut rolls are filled with sooo much imitation crab meat that they become unenjoyable to eat. Wouldn't come back because of that

If you are looking for a restaurant that can flawlessly handle a large group reservation, Kin Sushi…read moreabsolutely exceeded expectations. I initially reached out about reserving a table for 40+ people during a basketball tournament weekend and was told the manager would contact me back. Sure enough, she called promptly to confirm everything for our Saturday dinner reservation. The entire process was seamless and incredibly easy, especially considering this was a larger-than-normal party. Taizy handled everything professionally. She seamlessly added the extra guests without hesitation. Her only request was that we send over everyone's food orders ahead of time so the kitchen could prepare and ensure nobody had to wait too long. And wow -- they absolutely delivered. Every single order came out accurately and in a very timely fashion. No mistakes, no confusion, and the service was impeccable from start to finish. The servers were organized, attentive, and handled a very large group with ease. Service was truly 10/10. One of the reasons I chose Kin Sushi for a large group dinner was because the menu truly has something for everyone -- udon, sushi rolls, vegetarian rolls, bento boxes, chirashi, sashimi, and something for everyone. They even had Thai iced tea, which isn't normally something in you have in a Japanese restaurant. Parking was very easy, which is always appreciated when coordinating a large party, and there's a restroom conveniently located in the back. I'm beyond grateful for how well they handled our group, and I would absolutely return here again for future team dinners or large gatherings. Highly recommend!

Sorry to say that Kin Sushi did not work out for us when we visited for the first time based on a…read morenumber of positive Yelp reviews. Our server was very attentive and accommodating at the beginning, but when we brought to her attention that the salad which was served with the meal was wilted and rotten, she absolutely did nothing but let the kitchen staff know. In addition, the rice was probably a day old and clumpy that none of us could finish it. Bento protein portions are small especially for the salmon. No apologies and nothing was comped from our bill.

There's plenty of parking in the lot, which is always a plus. The restaurant is located in a small…read morestrip mall at the end of the building. There was a bit of a wait, unfortunately, you're not able to RSVP. When we got there, we put our name on the list and about 20 minutes later, we were called to come in. They recommend that you leave any strollers outside since the dining area is so small. We had to do the spicy tuna on crispy rice. This is soooo delicious and I could seriously inhale these. We ordered so many rolls: sashimi rolls, cajun rolls, seared pepper salmon, baja yellowtail, tuna lover, aloha, and holy cow. My favorite roll was holy cow, hands down. The next would be the seared pepper and aloha rolls. Everything tasted so fresh and the service was very efficient. I can see why this place is pretty popular. I'd definitely go back for more of their rolls.

If you're planning to grab takeout here, build in extra time--seriously. I showed up five minutes…read morebefore my scheduled pickup, expecting things to be ready. Instead, I was told to wait outside... then brought back in... then sent outside again. After another 15 minutes, the order was finally ready. The whole experience felt like a real-life version of the "Soup (insert Seinfeld episode character)" from Seinfeld--strict, unfriendly, and not exactly customer-focused. There's a definite "you'll get it when you get it" vibe, and it's not a pleasant one. To be fair, the food is good. But the service? Frustrating, disorganized, and honestly off-putting. Expect long waits--even for takeout--and don't count on a smooth or welcoming experience. If you go in knowing that, you might leave less annoyed than most of the patrons I saw while waiting.

Closed Permanently. 3/25/26 Sadly this wonderful great place…read morehas closed. This was a surprise as we Just dined here a few days ago and it was busy and great! Word on the street is the owner retired. We wish him well in the next chapter of life.

4 Stars for Bento options and Yakitori. Great flavors and taste between the two. The third item we…read moreordered was salmon and scallop sushi, which resulted in a 3.5 star rating. Sushi rice was underwhelming and brought the collective experience down. But since the other two items scored higher, 4 stars is warranted for overall meal. Service was decent tonight. My only gripe is the second serve had very little knowledge of the menu. She couldn't identify the difference of the two scallop sushi which took us back a bit. If you don't know what you are serving, what should your guests be expecting to be eating is the question. Food for thought here. Inside is small and culturally decorated to meet its cuisine and country. Love the vibe with jazz music. We both enjoyed this aspect. Overall, love their offerings and friendly service. A few areas to improve upon but all else is great.

The service and food is great here! We are always greeted warmly like family members…read more The sushi is very fresh and tasty! Today we got the Chicken Katsu. Very good! I highly recommend this business!

This is a very reliable sushi spot in the area for consistently solid rolls. As a caveat, I…read morewouldn't say the flavors are anything out of this world or particularly unique compared to some other sushi spots, nor is it especially "authentic" (the large specialty roll menu makes that pretty clear). That said, I'm not complaining: as a sushi spot in America that caters to Western tastes, this place hits. Some of my favorite rolls are the Bella, the Mission Viejo, and the Seared Tuna roll. One minor area for improvement is to-go orders. They seem to get very busy, and there could be better predictability around wait times. The order processing for peak hours (6pm on a Saturday) was about an hour, but on my most recent visit, my pickup order was delayed by about 30 minutes, pushing it to 90 minutes. It was frustrating for me, but I think it can be even more frustrating for Door Dash drivers since they're paid per delivery and long, unexpected waits can throw off their entire queue and earnings for the night. I do want to commend their customer service, though. They have always been great dining in, but this time, they could tell people were frustrated and genuinely tried to reshuffle orders and adjust priorities. Overall, improving order flow and wait-time forecasting would make a noticeable difference!

Love coming to our neighborhood Japanese restaurant. It is simple but good food…read more The prices are very reasonable for bento box, rolls and sushi. The service and staff are so friendly and very accommodating.

We ordered salmon boat , etemami , sesame chicken appetizer , miso soup , bento box , Diet Coke…read more All exquisite , "non factory ", beautifully presented by talented , dignified staff As McCarther said , "we shall return !"

I'm really surprised at the low star reviews that I see here. My experience and meal was five star!…read moreThough, keep in mind that my five stars is based on dining here only once and not at peak hours. We arrived just after noon on a weekday. The restaurant wasn't busy and we were seated right away. The vibe inside was authentic feeling Japanese style, smallish with several tables and sushi bar seating. My chicken oyakodon was a bowl of cozy comfort to me. It was topped with two slices of yellow pickled daikon. I'm sure it was homemade daikon, not like what you get in a jar from Tokyo Central. We were served their delicious miso soup as a starter. My sister ordered beef teriyaki and tempura. She said it was good. The restaurant started filling up as we ate our meal. A good sign of good authentic Japanese is when you see a lot of Japanese/Asians filling up the place, especially older people (haha, like me), because you know they know well prepared authentic. And that's the crowd that was coming in. Located in a busy center with limited parking, it must get crazy busy later in the evening because the sign outside the entrance says where to form the line. Anyway, my oyakodon and miso soup was so good!

This restaurant was a huge disappointment. I understand that seafood is supposed to be fresh, but…read moreserving what felt like "live" seafood crossed a line for me. It was honestly disturbing and completely ruined my appetite. There was no warning or explanation, and it felt careless and unhygienic rather than "fresh" or authentic. Because of that experience, I couldn't enjoy the meal at all. The atmosphere and service didn't help either it felt rushed and unwelcoming, with no effort to make guests comfortable. I left feeling uneasy and disappointed, and I will not be returning or recommending this place. There are many sushi restaurants that focus on freshness without making customers uncomfortable, and this unfortunately is not one of them.

Elvy and I had very pleasant experience dining here. One and only server, Euri, so friendly and…read moreunderstanding about my order. Thank you also to the chef.

One of my favorite sushi spots in the area! The food is always fresh and flavorful, and the staff…read moreare friendly and attentive. For appetizers, I highly recommend the spicy garlic edamame, baked green mussels, and crispy rice with spicy tuna. All are flavorful! For rolls: the Crunch Roll, El Toro Roll (with jalapeño on top), Spider Roll, and Baked Salmon Roll are always on my go-to list. As for nigiri, the salmon, bluefin tuna, and yellowtail are melt-in-your-mouth fresh every time. I also love that some rolls come in 4-piece portions instead of a full roll. It's a great way to try a variety of rolls without getting too full on just one. Will be back!