04/07/09

Perfect

by dondata

This by far besides club sushi is my favorite sushi spot. make sure to come here on a Friday when there is people. you get a great environment here

• Pros: Sushi
• Cons: Water

10/26/08

awful service

by LG7

I'd been to Kaya a few times and the food was generally good but definitely overpriced. My boyfriend wanted to go there for his birthday dinner and then to a movie just down the street. When we got to the restaurant we were told that the wait would be about 20 minutes so after 40 minutes, I checked in and was told that there was only one table ahead of us. Another 10 minutes go by and I watch 3 tables get seated ahead of us, all of whom I'd seen arrive at the restaurant after us, so I approached the hostess a second time and when she looked at her list again, our table pager number wasn't even on it. It's now been almost an hour wait and we're seated next. They didn't even offer anything complimentary to make up for their mistakes, not even a birthday dessert. A little good will would have gone a long way but apparently Kaya does not understand good customer service. We ended up eating a lukewarm appetizer that was supposed to be hot, paying a lot for not very much food, and missing our movie because of the wait. Needless to say, we will not be back and I do not recommend it.

• Cons: bad service, over-priced

05/27/08

Beautiful water design, good sushi, nice friendly service

by legalspiegel

This is a small place so making reservations is probably best. Beautiful design with waterfalls inside and candle lighting. We ordered a lot of different appetizers and rolls. The rolls were excellent, particularly the handrolls. Some were a bit too large to eat easily, but all were very tasty. Veggie tempura was not to my taste, a bit dry. Also, I didn't think the hot sake was the greatest. But this is a sushi place and the sushi itself was great. Service was fast, the food kept coming and coming. Overall, I do recommend this place.

05/19/07

AMAZINGG but priceyyy....

by greenleaf83

my cousin is one of the chefs at kaya sushi and he made all my dishes =) My first time was absolutely amazing. So creative with their rolls and menu. I tried what was called a golden pyramid? it was stacked with edible golden flakes... it was truly top notch.. i would go again for a birthday celebration or something.

• Pros: Food, Ambience
• Cons: price, small portions

04/29/07

Fresh fish and funky rolls = great dinner.

by lafoholic

I have both eaten here and ordered out many times...and I can say that the fish is always fresh and the food cooked to perfections. Despite it's small size, the amabiance is gorgeous...it's dimly lit with a water stream wall and a plasma tv listing the night's special rolls. The food is AMAZING...there are millions of rolls to choose from, which I'd have to say is a their downside b/c it takes forever to read through the menu and decide! My favs: Anne's roll, Sunny's roll, Tataki's roll, and Winter roll...but I'm sure that'll change b/c I'm always trying new ones that turn out to be just as delicious as the others! Other good items to note: sashimi specials, dynamites, and tofu dishes. The service can be slow, but I'm not one to ever mind b/c I'm always with good company. I HIGHLY reccomend Kaya.

• Pros: Quality and creativity of food, ambiance
• Cons: Almost overwhelming menu...but worth reading and tasting!

04/22/07

Great service and price

by galil71

Hey guys: If you want to take your girlfriend to a romantic sushi place that you want good service, good food and not a hole in your pocket, try Kaya sushi. The food is great and the price is very resonable, moreover; the service is superb. The only thing that is disapointing is the business hours. The cut of time for dinner is 22:30 and they close at 23:00.

• Pros: service, food and price
• Cons: business hour

01/07/07

The best Korean/Japanese food in Marina Del Rey

by redzoo213

Everytime I go there the service is nice and the food is even better. Plus all the servers speak perfect English you will have noe problem communicating with them. They have amazsing interior and a giant TV. They have this Korean traditional drum that you can h it if yo uare satisfied and yet I've always had to h it that every time I go there. Kaya is definitely the best Korean/Japanese restaurant nearby including Marina Derl Rey, El Segundo/Hawthorne, Hermosa/Redondo beach area. I bet you anything you order here is going to taste extraordinary.

• Pros: i love kaya

11/30/06

For the price, good grubbin'

by delidawg

I'm usually not very keen on Koreans doing sushi, but this place does a great job. I wouldn't call them the best sushi in L.A. (Kanpai is my favorite), but for the price, you can really get your grub on. Their staff is really nice and attentive and the ambience is good. I like this place.

• Pros: pricing, staff, selection of food

11/21/06

Best Sushi in L.A. area - forget nobu and sushi roku - I'd rather go to Kaya anyday

by boywonder82

Kaya Sushi has by far the best sushi in L.A. for the price. While their prices are more expensive than some sushi places, one bite into their fish and you'll taste nobu quality sushi at a fraction of the price. Even if someone in your party doesn't like sushi, their tempura is the best I've ever had - light, flaky, and delicious.

It does get crowded sometimes, but there have been random nights where I've been seated right away. Look for the two bald servers - they're the best ones. I've noticed they don't have a busboy or a hostess, so it does get a bit hectic at times. They don't have many big tables however - this place is more of a date spot or for a small group of cloes friends.

If you become a regular and get to know the chefs, servers, and bosses, you can come by yourself, sit at the sushi bar, and have a great time. Great people, great food, great restaurant.

• Pros: Food, food, food, ambience, people
• Cons: Doesn't deliver, but all the delivery sushi i've ever had was really bad

10/31/06

AWESOME!!! SIMPLY PUT THE BEST!

by lookdude22

Kaya and Nakked Sushi are my 2 favorite places! Kaya has the best sushi around. Prices are reasonable and the servers are friendly! I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND KAYA TO ANYONE WHO LIKE FOOD!! If you aren't in the mood for sushi get hte teriyaki! YUM! I recommend the Emily's roll, Spicy Tuna and the Rainbow!!! GREAT PLACE, & I love the WATERFALL!!!!!

• Pros: GREAT FOOD
• Cons: None!