Went here for lunch on a weekday couple weeks ago. Service was very friendly and prompt. I had the bento box lunch special. Bento box was tasty. Options for dinner seemed decent, will be back to try this place for dinner.
(4)
Sylvia N.
Great sushi Ina small comfortable environment! We come frequently and enjoy it every time!
(5)
Chris P.
Great sushi, little pricy but the food quality is excellent. Never had any issues with ordering. Take out is fast and convenient, and holy crap the menu is huge!
(4)
Kim P.
if you love miso soup you will really love Kais seafood soup. it is a mega packed miso with seafood tid bits. they say it serves two but id eat one by myself. expanded awesome space and really great service. love kais for all things sushi. i would go by myself, with a date, or in a group... but prolly not a group bigger than 6 people. plus they were open on christmas day!
(5)
Allie H.
Delicious! Best sushi I've ever had! Great flavors, hearty, perfect amount of spice. Great edamame too! Nice inside.
(5)
Chris L.
Came here for dinner while out here on a business trip. Had a craving for Japanese so went to Yelp for a recommendation. Great! 4.5 stars so had to go check it out. First off, I must say the service was outstanding. Friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is laid back and casual. Had the Nabe Yaki Udon and a Salmon roll. Udon was OK and sushi less so (nori was really thick and rice was not well cooked). Overall a funny texture. Hard to explain. Hate to be picky, but this may be 4.5 in Minn. but definitely not in California. Sorry, but I'll try a different place next time.
(2)
Andrew T.
Surprisingly good for the location and price. I came here after spending two weeks in Tokyo, looking forward to my first chance to be the jerkface that constantly reminds people of how all the sushi here just isn't as good as what I had in Toyko. And was it as good as the market in Tsukiji? Nope. But was it still very good? Yes. For about $12, a very nice bento box with a California roll, four pieces of assorted nigiri, and a couple of pot stickers, plus miso and rice. The California roll was standard, but fine. I mean, they usually don't even have any real fish in them, so it's hard to be excited. But the nigiri was surprisingly good. I think two pieces of tuna, a yellowtail, and a salmon. All were very tender and flavorful. The tuna especially was quite good. And the pot stickers were great - nice crispy outside and a very good tangy dipping sauce. I love these things. Other people had chicken curry (which, from reading the menu, I foolishly assumed would be something like the black curry katsu I had in Tokyo, but ended up being more of a sweet, Thai curry - too bad, since that stuff is dynamite) that was also very good, and the standard hibachi and teriyaki items also got good reviews So after being a little skeptical, this was a pleasant surprise. Food was very good, the service was very friendly and prices were reasonable. If I lived nearby, I would probably frequent. My only complaint was some kind loud, out of context music. I like Foo Fighters as much as the next guy, but it doesn't need to blare over my lunch in a small spot like this.
(4)
Ren G.
We stopped in here on a road trip from Tennessee on the way to North Dakota. I was surprised to find such great Japanese food so far from the coast! We went twenty minutes out of our way to go here after seeing the reviews on Yelp and it was totally worth it. I had the mixed bento lunch, which is the main reason I'm giving Kai's five instead of four stars--for the 10$ I paid for it, I got sooo much food! The box had a california roll, white rice, two gyoza (they subbed these for veggie gyoza for me, another huge plus) and veggie tempura. I can't eat the fish, so my friend had the california roll, and he said it was some of the best sushi he's ever eaten. The avocado in particular was exceptionally fresh. My tempura and veggie gyoza were also delicious! I don't know what kind of veggies half the tempura was, but everything, including the eggplant, tasted fantastic. Even the eggplant texture, which is usually pretty slimy, was creamy and delicious. My favorite was the tempura broccoli--that was probably the most pleasurable broccoli experience of my life thus far. I know, it's just broccoli. But seriously, it was superb. For dessert, we had mochi! This was also really exciting since I have not seen this anywhere outside of Los Angeles. Mochi is like a tiny ball of ice cream wrapped in a soft, chewy sort of sweetened rice dough. Although the presentation was beautiful, with whip cream and sprinkles, I actually would've preferred the mochi plain. Either way, it was excellent. If I am ever in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area again, I will definitely insist on returning here. I wish the restaurant weren't so tiny--it's kind of hard to find back in a strip mall. But it could easily attract enough clientele in the places I've lived to have a stand-alone shop in the middle of one of the busier districts.
(5)
Ryan D.
Don't let the location fool you! In a unassuming strip mall in the middle of no-where Minnesota. Ok I love sushi but not all Sushi is created equally. I am now a regular at Kai's for a few reasons. I've eaten at nearly every sushi restaurant in Minneapolis St. Paul area as well as out of state at Nobu which of course sets the bar for Sushi anywhere in the world. They always have fresh quality food! Unique menu items! I love the steak and shrimp (similar to Beni Hana's 3 course meal soup, salad main course but better quality). They do have the shrimp sauce yes! Land and sea roll is awesome along with the Banana mania roll and Happy Scallop roll. I mean AMAZING! Get some spicy mayo on the side to add a little kick.. The place is small but quaint and the noise level is always low so having a convo with someone across from you is not a problem. Prices are very modest for the quality and amount of food you get for anything on the menu. Do yourself a favor and look up their menu and I am sure you will not have a problem finding something that will make you salivate. Your welcome! Now go eat!!!!
(5)
Amanda P.
So delicious!! I really enjoyed everything I've tried here. I have only had the specialty rolls, however. But everything is delicious!
(5)
Derek H.
Decent place. Nice atmosphere, prices are on par with other sushi restaurants in the Twin Cities, and they have a happy hour. The fish was fresh in the rolls, certainly better than the likes of Crave or Kona Grill in EP. And the wait staff is attentive and friendly. On the negative side our pork gyoza was barely seared, and not very warm, and the sauce it was served with was cold. Also, the hot tea was only hot for the first cup. And this might seem like nit-picking, but the roll pieces were too big. I've never had a problem eating a piece in one bite, but these were too big to be enjoyable. You were too worried about not choking to really enjoy what you were chewing. Really put a damper on the whole experience. Imagine shoving a piece of sushi larger than a golf ball in your mouth. Too much. We'll go back, probably, but we may ask them to either roll tighter, or cut rolls into eight pieces instead of six.
(3)
Chris B.
Great sushi and service. Perfectly sized for a sushi restaurant in America. A great addition to the West Metro. They also do online ordering and delivery through BeyondMenu website and app. Very nice selection as well!
(4)
Joe E.
Don't let the small location fool you, this place is great. We had some great rolls and appetizers but didn't try the sashimi this time. I'd recommend the spicy Mango shrimp roll, and the dragon roll. Great service and a decent price never hurts either. We'll definitely be back!
(5)
Scott K.
Awesome! What a pleasant surprise in Chanhassen of all places. I thought people outside of the metro area just eat steaks, bacon and potatoes.
(5)
Leonidas C.
Wow! My wife came with my son for lunch and raved about Kai's. Came back with both my sons for dinner and we agree, this place rocks! We will be back for sure. Attentive service as well. We've been back many times and have had nothing but great service and even better food.
(5)
Matt G.
This was my first trip to Kai's. Its probably the closest sushi place to me, so I decided to meet a friend there for lunch. We decided to eat at the sushi bar, which is small and only seats about 5 people. I ordered a ice cold Mountain Dew and enjoyed it before we decided what to order. I ordered sushi off the lunch special which was 2 rolls and came with your choice of miso soup or a salad. I ordered the Spicy Crabmeat Salad Roll, the Shrimp with Avocado Roll, and miso soup. I guess I was expecting the Spicy Crabmeat Roll to be a little spicier but it was good nonetheless. Everything else tasted great and I cant wait to come back again and try out everything Kai's has to offer.
(5)
Dan G.
Surprisingly good. Consistently friendly polished service. Excellent food. We especially are hooked on the lunch time bento boxes. This place if it was in Minneapolis would be more recognized and probably more expensive.
(5)
An Iowan And A Texan In MN X.
Great little sushi place, and quite the surprise for the southwest suburbs. If you feel adventurous, they have some unique rolls -- but we don't recommend getting them if you're looking to satisfy a sushi craving because they are completely different (i.e. Land and Sea, Banana Roll, etc).
(4)
Eric S.
This is the definition of a neighborhood Gem! A great hole in the wall sushi eatery. Nice people, great and fresh food. You can't go wrong at a place where they take great pride in their food and service. Lunch or dinner and it is a winner.
(5)
Eston B.
Chanhassen has quite a few restaurants (not that many great ones) but to get any sushi you had to drive to Yumi's in Excelsior or Little Sushi in Eden Prairie. Now we have our own, and I am happy to report it is awesome. The strip mall setting and modest space don't do much to get your hopes up, and the ambience is definitely modest, although pleasant. The space is very small, so might be tough for large groups and kids. But the service was fantastic, friendly and attentive (nice greetings and goodbyes from the hostess, server, and sushi chefs). Drinks and water were refilled promptly and food came out quickly. My wife and I ordered the edamame to start, and I ordered the hibachi scallops and a scallop sushi roll. My wife had a plain tuna roll and an avocado roll. First thing I noticed was that the menu had a lot of variety and interesting rolls. I was pleased to see the hibachi items and a nice range of unique appetizers and entrees beyond just sushi and sashimi (although I dearly love those too). The portions were generous, and the prices reasonable for a sushi restaurant. $20 for the hibachi scallops which came with the standard hibachi sauces, two extra shrimp, noodles, and a miso soup and salad. The 5 fish sashimi platter was $20 as well, below or in line with other sushi places in the cities. The iced tea was freshly brewed and strong. The edamame was nicely done. The salad dressing was rich and thicker than most ginger dressings. The miso had an acceptable amount of seaweed and good flavor. My wife's rolls were very good, the tuna a deep rich red and the avocado very fresh. My hibachi dinner was perfect, not too sweet but full of flavor and both of the sauces were good. A nice hidden sushi gem in Chan!
(5)
Michael M.
I went onto yelp originally try to find information on sushi restaurants closer to the Eden Prairie Center not figuring there would be anything closer to my house when Kai's popped up on the list. Not only was it close but it was rated very highly by almost everyone who'd posted. Intrigued, my wife and I decided to give it a shot. As many other posters have mentioned, the outside is understated but inside it is quite pleasant and the menu of offerings was extensive. Like some other sushi restaurants, there is combination of hibachi and sushi so you can feel confident that non-sushi lovers can find something that appeals to their taste. Honestly, we have not tried that part of the menu yet as the sushi was so fantastic that we have much more exploring on that front to get through first. As I stated, the sushi menu was extensive and it is obvious that the staff has put forth a lot of dedication toward creating unique flavor/textures. The first time we visited it was 8pm on a Monday and there were only two other couples in the restaurant. The staff was very helpful in answering questions and both of us found selections that were excellent. The next time we went with a group on a Friday and just beat the rush so we're able to get immediate seating but by 6:30pm there were probably 20 people waiting to be seated. Despite the crush trying to get in, the staff was very friendly and service was attentive. Again, our food was superb! Even our teenager who doesn't have complete buy in on the sushi front really enjoyed himself. I am so glad to have made this discovery and it will become a family favorite.
(5)
Andrea F.
Second visit. Food is very good. We would definitely get take out. The service was really bad...may have been our table, and a busy Friday night. but it took 15 minutes to get in our drink order. another 10 to take our order and 30 minutes after that time before we got food. Next time will be take out.
(2)
Herb L.
The best Sushi east of Japan.... and I used to live there.
(5)
Vita B.
Finally good sushi in the burbs....Hands down one of the best sushi in twin cities. Good prices, good food, friendly service. I don't know where they get their fish, but it is fresh and delicious...They also have really good lunch special.
(5)
Tim O.
Amazing place. Go here for lunch all the time!
(5)
Kim D.
Best place in town!! There is something for everyone. The food is super fresh and tasty and the sushi is as good as Crave's.
(5)
Beth W.
Wonderful sushi place. I would recommend the edamame with garlic and the captain crunch roll. This is our new sushi place.
(5)
Kaylyn W.
I read all of these amazing reviews about Kai, so I was very excited to try it out since I am a sushi foodie! When I got there, my first impression was that it was small, but there were people there so that was good! When I walked in I wasn't greeted by a host. Instead, after waiting there for about 5-10 minutes, the host looked up at me finally and signaled "4" with her hands, so I nodded. About 10 minutes later, I asked how long the wait might be, and she said she doesn't know, but there's just a wait. Again, she wasn't friendly, but it seemed like she was just avoiding us. It was weird because there were visible tables open, and there was only one party of 3 in front of us. Finally after about 20-30 minutes we were seated. Following that, our server seemed nice, but was the most uninformed server about sushi, or any menu items, and seemed like she didn't know what was going on. We told her us four wanted to split an appetizer, and when we asked her what was good she said "they are all good". Before getting the appetizer, we asked her if it was possible to split the price of the app on all 4 of the checks, and she said yes. So we picked the appetizer that was labeled "calamari". When she brought it out, that appetizer was only 3 pieces of what looked like egg rolls and sauce, and let me remind you again that we told her us four were splitting an appetizer. We laughed about it, but just blew it off and one person ate it so we didn't have to split. When we asked questions such as - does this roll have peanut sauce or actual peanuts inside - she answered in a confused tone like she didn't know what was going on. She said yes, then no, then admitted she didn't know - to all of the questions. So we just ordered our own rolls and told her we weren't all sharing. When she asked for our sushi orders, she asked the name of each roll about 2-3 times, then asked for us to point on the menu which one it was so she could write it down, which was kind of weird. When the sushi came out, the rolls were all served on the same platter together. This was weird because we told her that we weren't splitting. We blew that off too, and just thought we could ask her which roll was which so we knew what to eat. When I asked her, she had NO IDEA, but instead pointed to random rolls and said random names of sushi we didn't even order. When I asked again, she pointed to a roll and said it was shrimp tempura, and when I asked her which one the spicy tuna roll was, she pointed to the SAME ROLL and said it was spicy tuna. I reminded her she said that was shrimp tempura, so she fled without saying anything, and 5 minutes later came back with a cook who told us exactly which was which. (THANK YOU COOK!) The sushi itself was delicious! I had the shrimp tempura and the avocado peanut roll. It was warm too. Now on to the checks... When she asked if we wanted our checks, we said that would be great! Then she proceeded to ask who's check the appetizer should go on (let me remind you we made sure we could split the app on all 4 of our checks in the beginning) and said she can't split it... so since one person ended up eating it because there were only 3, we said her. Before bringing out the checks, she asked again what sushi rolls we ordered because she didn't remember (again). We repeated them back to her, she wrote them down, and when the checks came out she had all of our rolls wrong on each check. This was the point when I didn't really laugh about it anymore and I was pretty annoyed. It seriously felt like we were being punk'd or something... the most odd and bad service I've had! I felt bad, but if you're working at a sushi restaurant that is supposed to be good, I feel like you need to know about the items on the menu and be attentive to your tables. There were a lot of servers working, so it wasn't something that had to do with short staff. To add on to this, our water glasses always sat empty, and when she would randomly check in with us, she would ask if we wanted more water, disappear for 15 minutes, then come back and fill it. Overall, the sushi was good, but the service was one of the worst experiences I've had in a very long time. I'm hoping this will be a one time thing, but I'm glad that everyone else seems to like it. I don't think I will be back here because there are way too many amazing sushi places around the cities that have great sushi along with awesome service! Too bad this didn't work out for me!
(2)
Kimi R.
They have re-arrange the inside so it seems to be more open space now, that is a good thing. The decor on the wall near the entrance is kind of off-putting, just a personal opinion. The food is lame, not really Japanese, and here is an easy example: Tonkatsu is nowhere to be found on the menu, really? It's like a national dish of Japan, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To… There are many excellent Japanese dishes that are NOT raw fish or requiring to have the freshest seafood. We're in MN, I get it and I hope the Japanese restaurants around here can expand their "skill / ability". How about some kick ass Ramen dishes?
(2)
Paul K.
I'm not sure about their dinner menu, but I really like this place for lunch. It's never too busy, it's not too expensive, and the food has good quality and quantity. I usually cycle between Hibachi and the Chicken Katsu Bento, and both have good portions, taste great, and are cheap enough to feel like really good value picks. I must have eaten here 40+ times over the past couple years. Of those times, I think one time the miso soup was too watery, and a few times the portions felt smaller than usual. On the other hand, I was pleasantly surprised by generous portions a handful of times as well, and I'd say 95% of the time I left the restaurant extremely pleased. There's not too many other options for Japanese food in Chanhassen anyway, but I'd heartily recommend Kai's as a great lunch option.
(5)
Kevin T.
Pleasantly surprised. Is the best way I can describe this place. After living in Seattle for 10 years I have found the ethic food scene in and around MSP to be, well, lacking. Thus I had low expectations, however the bento I had was excellent. I went safe, as I prefer my sea food cooked, but had the bento box with chicken teriyaki and California roll. It was very tasty. I will be back to this establishment.
(5)
Sarah A.
Would not come back here. Had high expectations coming here because we saw 4.5 star from the yelp.. We came there, with group of 4 . Our server came right away and got our two more utensils, drinks and orders quickly.And then miso soup and salad came out first. Salad looked so old and didnot tast fresh .we orderde some sashimi and couple of sushi rolls. and my friend ordered habachi chicken. Well, when the food coming,it looked awesome.BUT NONEof those fish tasted fresh.pieces were too small for sashimi.Habichi and miso were okay. But after eating there, made my stomach upset and had to constantly go to the bathroom at least 4-5 times. Overall, place is too small to move, fish was not fresh. The only good thing is service is ok.NOT RECOMMEND.
(1)
Jonathan T.
While driving back from Carver, I took a mini detour to stop by Kai's. With 4.5 stars and 43 reviews, how could I eat there if I'm somewhat in the area? Tucked away in a strip mall, Kai's is quite the small izakaya. And like most, there's a sizable bar and surprisingly plenty of seating for small groups. I sat at the bar and ordered an app, a couple slices of sashimi, and two rolls. Hungry, I was... I. FOOD *Rock Shrimp Tempura (lightly fried tempura battered shrimp tossed in spicy sauce): For ten dollars, I definitely thought it was worth the money. The family of meaty shrimps that was plopped in front of me didn't have too much batter on them, but thankfully still had that subtle sweet that's from tempura-ed goodies. Not to mention, the spicy sauce tied everything very well together and the presentation rocked. (Ha ha.) *Escolar (sashimi): Pretty good, although, they kept the hunk of escolar a bit too cold. This is also off the menu, so make sure you ask for it if you like it. ($6) **No 9 Roll (fresh vegetable, shrimp tempura, spicy mayo, topped with fresh salmon, avocado, and yummy yummy sauce): For the most part, everything tasted fine. I just think that they fried the shrimp too long. It wasn't crunchy, just hard. I would've sent it back, but I was in a hurry. ($17) **Dynamite Roll (spicy tuna, avocado topped with spicy crunchy crabmeat): I would not recommend this. I think they're a little heavy on the dressings. ($14) II. SERVICE Although nice, it was surprisingly a tad on the slow side. Even though they absorbed the lunch rush hour, only 30-40% of the place was full. Not to mention, they weren't understaffed at all. In my humble opinion, I think they have some communication kinks to work out. For example, three people asked me if I wanted something to drink. III. ATMOSPHERE It's a chill Japanese sports bar. (OK, maybe not a sports bar, but there's one TV.) Not too loud, either. IV. PRICES Somewhere between average and pricey. V. OVERALL I sincerely wish this place the best, because the downtown area of Chanhassen desperately needs to diversify the types of shops there. (I'm also looking at that Thai place next door.) With that being said, I think Kai's is a step in the right direction. If they can fix a few of their small hiccups, I can see this place serving not just locals. It has potential to be a really cool place.
(3)
Kohleen L.
This is a hidden gem in Chanhassen! Island Boy and I were on our way home from an afternoon of beer drinking in Victoria when we got a sushi craving. We didn't really want to spend a lot, so when we discovered Kai's, we opted to go here over the more expensive Yumi's of Excelsior. One of my favorite appetizers at sushi restaurants is yellowtail jalapeno sashimi, so when I saw it on the menu, I had to try it. Since I've had a lot of it at different places, I can definitely tell the good from the bad, and while Kai's wasn't the best I've had...it was still above par. The slices of sashimi were just the right thickness, and decent in size. We also tried the Sexy Jalapeno, which is basically giant Japanese jalapeno poppers. They were decent, but nothing I would order again. Next, we shared the Deluxe Cajun Roll (with crawfish), the My Best Friend's Roll, and the Beauty and the Beast roll (which was on special). They were all good, but the My Best Friend's roll was my favorite with Yellowtail, tuna and avocado on the inside, then topped with tuna, salmon, eel, caviar, scallion, crunchy flakes, and garlic sauce. Yum! Overall, the quality and taste of the food was great, especially considering the price...and the service was fast and friendly. I would defintely hit up Kai's again if we are in the area!
(4)
Mirabel E.
Decent sushi but Horrible over the phone customer service! When I was calling for 'Take-Out' the lady spoke as if she is rushing you off the phone. Yet, when she went over my order she got it wrong! I almost wanted to tell the lady "Calm down & please listen to what I'm saying instead of assuming what I'm going to say next!!". After getting the order correct, she quickly said "ok, see you in 10 min". Um...don't you want my name or the very least a contact #? I asked!? She replied "it's okay we'll know, it's not busy right now.". WTH!!!???! Ironically when I picked up my food, the counter had bags of take-out orders waiting to be picked up. I guess to be mean, I gave my name - getting a deer in headlight look back. The lady asked me what I ordered along with the quantity. I picked up order, paid & quickly left all while SMH!
(2)
Aaron H.
Chanhassen wake up!!!! Reviews are strong and it's hardly filled. You have a great culinary gem in your neighborhood and you're not taking advantage of it enough. Kai's creates great food. Excellent menu and great specials. If you want a serious sushi experience, eat at the bar and order sushi over the rolls and combo specials. These talented sushi chef's hook it up with beautiful cuts of fish prepared perfectly. Rice is prepped with tons of attention that complements perfectly. This place should be the go to place here. Build this business or at least get your fill before it's too late. Breaks my heart everyone runs to chain restaurants and not taking advantage of the best food in the area. Can't recommend enough. Experience delicious healthy food.
(5)
Bruce R.
Hibachi and noodles dishes were good, but the fish should be colder and the sauce on the yellowtail jalapeño should be lighter and more vinegary. Service was annoying -- bringing big dishes to the table before clearing any space and just shoving them on, not opening beer can or soda water, bringing Perrier instead of club soda, forgetting second wine glass order, not offering kid chopsticks. Also no flex on sides. Finally the ambiance was unabashed strip mall with no adornment and then CNN blaring on the tv, aiding your digestion with war coverage. No tv at dinner please!
(2)
Stefen K.
Super fresh and tasty! One of the only restaurants with character in Chan.
(5)
Joshua F.
Delicious udon noodles with vegetables, wonderful trio crunchyroll and very nice service.
(4)
Kenny D.
Horrible service. We were enjoying our salads when my son found several staples, as in office staples, in his salad. Pretty nasty thing to find. When we brought it up to them they responded by implying we were trying to scam them or something like that. Maybe they make their salads in the back office. Much better options elsewhere.
(1)
Jennifer K.
I ordered the chicken bento box for lunch. The chicken was dry but I did appreciate the onions and other veggies in the sauce; very tasty. I was able to sub the Cali roll for the spicy tuna which I give most of my stars too AND the roll was fantastic! Would come back for the roll alone and try something new.
(4)
Jenna G.
I really liked this sushi restaurant, I ordered the spicy California roll and the playboy roll. The California could have been spicier than it was but still was good and I loved the playboy roll. It comes out wrapped in tin foil and the waitress sets it on fire before opening it. So delicious! They have a lot of unique rolls, can't wait to go back and try some more.
(5)
Lee O.
Our first visit to this new place. The decor was clean, subtle. The staff was polite and attentive. We ordered & ate too much. The kids don't appreciate sushi so they got the Teriyaki shrimp. The shrimp was done just right, and the sauce was awesome. Next time, that might be mine. My wife had a Banana roll, she razed over it's unique and delicious taste. I had the sushi platter for 1, the servings were very generous, the fish was fresh and tasty. Chanhassen now has good sushi!
(5)
Allie F.
Wow! Tried out this restaurant for the first time tonight with my boyfriend. First of all, it's super cute and intimate inside. The service is prompt and they are courteous. The prices are reasonable with the food, service and atmosphere provided. We ordered green tea (so warming considering the temps outside), the harumaki appetizer (yummy, and the perfect starter), and four rolls (the dynamite, the spicy shrimp and mango, the Philly and the banana mania). All the rolls we ordered were amazing! The banana (which I was skeptical about) was such a pleasant surprise. And the dynamite roll... Oh em gee, so good. Try this place if you get the chance!
(5)
Angela B.
We have gone enough that the staff knows us by sight. They're always friendly and try their best to accomodate even when busy (friday nights). Each visit we try a different roll or add a dish from the kitchen - we haven't hit a sore note yet. Our only issue is over eating. We are die hard sushi fans and love this place. I also treat the kids to a bento lunch instead of fast food. Must try it if you haven't and it's about the same price as a drive-thru.
(5)
Brandy L.
Mmmm. Unexpected little find in a strip mall. Good selection, too! I was with a roll-eater, so we split a few. A good mix of cooked and raw, and a few fun flavors, too! I'll definitely be back!
(4)
Beth W.
Tonight was our first visit for our son's 11th birthday. The food was very good. We split a Sushi and Sashami combo for 1 to get a taste of many different things. It was all good but the spicy crabmeat roll was our favorite. We didn't try any of their special rolls but we watched chefs make a number of them and we will definitely be back to try them. The decor was very nice. The wine selection was good and very reasonably priced. The staff was very friendly and the service was very fast. We will be back. It's great to have another good restaurant in Chanhassen since Eden Prairie can't seem to generate anything but chain restaurants.
(4)
Oliver H.
Great food and great service. This was definitely the best sushi that I have had in the twin cities. Very fresh and generous portions.
(5)
Robert K.
I am glad to see Kia's is at the top of the list for Chanhassen restaurants, because that is where it belongs. We go here all the time and always leave happy! I suggest the Playboy Roll which comes to your table on fire for a great presentation, but the taste is out of this world! Highly recommend you give this place a try.
(5)
Jacquelynn I.
This place rocked. We had the Mango Tango app, it looked so good the table next to us ordered it as well. We had hibachi and curry. It was great but I can't wait to go back and try more of the sushi. Service was great fast and friendly couldn't ask for better. We came here based on the yelp reviews and we weren't disappointed. Can't wait to go back!!!!!!
(5)
Ranj K.
We just had an awesome dinner here! The Veggie Gyoza and the Yaki Udon noodles were incredibly tasty. My first grader loved the food and the service was fantastic. We are coming back again!
(5)
Troy E.
Kai's has the best sushi I've ever had. Their options are some of the most extensive I've seen. I've been here for lunch with coworkers, and dinner with my girlfriend. On the latest occasion we got the philly roll, spicy shrimp and mango roll, banana mania roll and dynamite roll. My girlfriend was impressed, as was I. They have a good selection of sushi options for decent prices, and service was prompt. We will be back for sure.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Intimate Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Cengizhan O.
Went here for lunch on a weekday couple weeks ago. Service was very friendly and prompt. I had the bento box lunch special. Bento box was tasty. Options for dinner seemed decent, will be back to try this place for dinner.
(4)Sylvia N.
Great sushi Ina small comfortable environment! We come frequently and enjoy it every time!
(5)Chris P.
Great sushi, little pricy but the food quality is excellent. Never had any issues with ordering. Take out is fast and convenient, and holy crap the menu is huge!
(4)Kim P.
if you love miso soup you will really love Kais seafood soup. it is a mega packed miso with seafood tid bits. they say it serves two but id eat one by myself. expanded awesome space and really great service. love kais for all things sushi. i would go by myself, with a date, or in a group... but prolly not a group bigger than 6 people. plus they were open on christmas day!
(5)Allie H.
Delicious! Best sushi I've ever had! Great flavors, hearty, perfect amount of spice. Great edamame too! Nice inside.
(5)Chris L.
Came here for dinner while out here on a business trip. Had a craving for Japanese so went to Yelp for a recommendation. Great! 4.5 stars so had to go check it out. First off, I must say the service was outstanding. Friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is laid back and casual. Had the Nabe Yaki Udon and a Salmon roll. Udon was OK and sushi less so (nori was really thick and rice was not well cooked). Overall a funny texture. Hard to explain. Hate to be picky, but this may be 4.5 in Minn. but definitely not in California. Sorry, but I'll try a different place next time.
(2)Andrew T.
Surprisingly good for the location and price. I came here after spending two weeks in Tokyo, looking forward to my first chance to be the jerkface that constantly reminds people of how all the sushi here just isn't as good as what I had in Toyko. And was it as good as the market in Tsukiji? Nope. But was it still very good? Yes. For about $12, a very nice bento box with a California roll, four pieces of assorted nigiri, and a couple of pot stickers, plus miso and rice. The California roll was standard, but fine. I mean, they usually don't even have any real fish in them, so it's hard to be excited. But the nigiri was surprisingly good. I think two pieces of tuna, a yellowtail, and a salmon. All were very tender and flavorful. The tuna especially was quite good. And the pot stickers were great - nice crispy outside and a very good tangy dipping sauce. I love these things. Other people had chicken curry (which, from reading the menu, I foolishly assumed would be something like the black curry katsu I had in Tokyo, but ended up being more of a sweet, Thai curry - too bad, since that stuff is dynamite) that was also very good, and the standard hibachi and teriyaki items also got good reviews So after being a little skeptical, this was a pleasant surprise. Food was very good, the service was very friendly and prices were reasonable. If I lived nearby, I would probably frequent. My only complaint was some kind loud, out of context music. I like Foo Fighters as much as the next guy, but it doesn't need to blare over my lunch in a small spot like this.
(4)Ren G.
We stopped in here on a road trip from Tennessee on the way to North Dakota. I was surprised to find such great Japanese food so far from the coast! We went twenty minutes out of our way to go here after seeing the reviews on Yelp and it was totally worth it. I had the mixed bento lunch, which is the main reason I'm giving Kai's five instead of four stars--for the 10$ I paid for it, I got sooo much food! The box had a california roll, white rice, two gyoza (they subbed these for veggie gyoza for me, another huge plus) and veggie tempura. I can't eat the fish, so my friend had the california roll, and he said it was some of the best sushi he's ever eaten. The avocado in particular was exceptionally fresh. My tempura and veggie gyoza were also delicious! I don't know what kind of veggies half the tempura was, but everything, including the eggplant, tasted fantastic. Even the eggplant texture, which is usually pretty slimy, was creamy and delicious. My favorite was the tempura broccoli--that was probably the most pleasurable broccoli experience of my life thus far. I know, it's just broccoli. But seriously, it was superb. For dessert, we had mochi! This was also really exciting since I have not seen this anywhere outside of Los Angeles. Mochi is like a tiny ball of ice cream wrapped in a soft, chewy sort of sweetened rice dough. Although the presentation was beautiful, with whip cream and sprinkles, I actually would've preferred the mochi plain. Either way, it was excellent. If I am ever in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area again, I will definitely insist on returning here. I wish the restaurant weren't so tiny--it's kind of hard to find back in a strip mall. But it could easily attract enough clientele in the places I've lived to have a stand-alone shop in the middle of one of the busier districts.
(5)Ryan D.
Don't let the location fool you! In a unassuming strip mall in the middle of no-where Minnesota. Ok I love sushi but not all Sushi is created equally. I am now a regular at Kai's for a few reasons. I've eaten at nearly every sushi restaurant in Minneapolis St. Paul area as well as out of state at Nobu which of course sets the bar for Sushi anywhere in the world. They always have fresh quality food! Unique menu items! I love the steak and shrimp (similar to Beni Hana's 3 course meal soup, salad main course but better quality). They do have the shrimp sauce yes! Land and sea roll is awesome along with the Banana mania roll and Happy Scallop roll. I mean AMAZING! Get some spicy mayo on the side to add a little kick.. The place is small but quaint and the noise level is always low so having a convo with someone across from you is not a problem. Prices are very modest for the quality and amount of food you get for anything on the menu. Do yourself a favor and look up their menu and I am sure you will not have a problem finding something that will make you salivate. Your welcome! Now go eat!!!!
(5)Amanda P.
So delicious!! I really enjoyed everything I've tried here. I have only had the specialty rolls, however. But everything is delicious!
(5)Derek H.
Decent place. Nice atmosphere, prices are on par with other sushi restaurants in the Twin Cities, and they have a happy hour. The fish was fresh in the rolls, certainly better than the likes of Crave or Kona Grill in EP. And the wait staff is attentive and friendly. On the negative side our pork gyoza was barely seared, and not very warm, and the sauce it was served with was cold. Also, the hot tea was only hot for the first cup. And this might seem like nit-picking, but the roll pieces were too big. I've never had a problem eating a piece in one bite, but these were too big to be enjoyable. You were too worried about not choking to really enjoy what you were chewing. Really put a damper on the whole experience. Imagine shoving a piece of sushi larger than a golf ball in your mouth. Too much. We'll go back, probably, but we may ask them to either roll tighter, or cut rolls into eight pieces instead of six.
(3)Chris B.
Great sushi and service. Perfectly sized for a sushi restaurant in America. A great addition to the West Metro. They also do online ordering and delivery through BeyondMenu website and app. Very nice selection as well!
(4)Joe E.
Don't let the small location fool you, this place is great. We had some great rolls and appetizers but didn't try the sashimi this time. I'd recommend the spicy Mango shrimp roll, and the dragon roll. Great service and a decent price never hurts either. We'll definitely be back!
(5)Scott K.
Awesome! What a pleasant surprise in Chanhassen of all places. I thought people outside of the metro area just eat steaks, bacon and potatoes.
(5)Leonidas C.
Wow! My wife came with my son for lunch and raved about Kai's. Came back with both my sons for dinner and we agree, this place rocks! We will be back for sure. Attentive service as well. We've been back many times and have had nothing but great service and even better food.
(5)Matt G.
This was my first trip to Kai's. Its probably the closest sushi place to me, so I decided to meet a friend there for lunch. We decided to eat at the sushi bar, which is small and only seats about 5 people. I ordered a ice cold Mountain Dew and enjoyed it before we decided what to order. I ordered sushi off the lunch special which was 2 rolls and came with your choice of miso soup or a salad. I ordered the Spicy Crabmeat Salad Roll, the Shrimp with Avocado Roll, and miso soup. I guess I was expecting the Spicy Crabmeat Roll to be a little spicier but it was good nonetheless. Everything else tasted great and I cant wait to come back again and try out everything Kai's has to offer.
(5)Dan G.
Surprisingly good. Consistently friendly polished service. Excellent food. We especially are hooked on the lunch time bento boxes. This place if it was in Minneapolis would be more recognized and probably more expensive.
(5)An Iowan And A Texan In MN X.
Great little sushi place, and quite the surprise for the southwest suburbs. If you feel adventurous, they have some unique rolls -- but we don't recommend getting them if you're looking to satisfy a sushi craving because they are completely different (i.e. Land and Sea, Banana Roll, etc).
(4)Eric S.
This is the definition of a neighborhood Gem! A great hole in the wall sushi eatery. Nice people, great and fresh food. You can't go wrong at a place where they take great pride in their food and service. Lunch or dinner and it is a winner.
(5)Eston B.
Chanhassen has quite a few restaurants (not that many great ones) but to get any sushi you had to drive to Yumi's in Excelsior or Little Sushi in Eden Prairie. Now we have our own, and I am happy to report it is awesome. The strip mall setting and modest space don't do much to get your hopes up, and the ambience is definitely modest, although pleasant. The space is very small, so might be tough for large groups and kids. But the service was fantastic, friendly and attentive (nice greetings and goodbyes from the hostess, server, and sushi chefs). Drinks and water were refilled promptly and food came out quickly. My wife and I ordered the edamame to start, and I ordered the hibachi scallops and a scallop sushi roll. My wife had a plain tuna roll and an avocado roll. First thing I noticed was that the menu had a lot of variety and interesting rolls. I was pleased to see the hibachi items and a nice range of unique appetizers and entrees beyond just sushi and sashimi (although I dearly love those too). The portions were generous, and the prices reasonable for a sushi restaurant. $20 for the hibachi scallops which came with the standard hibachi sauces, two extra shrimp, noodles, and a miso soup and salad. The 5 fish sashimi platter was $20 as well, below or in line with other sushi places in the cities. The iced tea was freshly brewed and strong. The edamame was nicely done. The salad dressing was rich and thicker than most ginger dressings. The miso had an acceptable amount of seaweed and good flavor. My wife's rolls were very good, the tuna a deep rich red and the avocado very fresh. My hibachi dinner was perfect, not too sweet but full of flavor and both of the sauces were good. A nice hidden sushi gem in Chan!
(5)Michael M.
I went onto yelp originally try to find information on sushi restaurants closer to the Eden Prairie Center not figuring there would be anything closer to my house when Kai's popped up on the list. Not only was it close but it was rated very highly by almost everyone who'd posted. Intrigued, my wife and I decided to give it a shot. As many other posters have mentioned, the outside is understated but inside it is quite pleasant and the menu of offerings was extensive. Like some other sushi restaurants, there is combination of hibachi and sushi so you can feel confident that non-sushi lovers can find something that appeals to their taste. Honestly, we have not tried that part of the menu yet as the sushi was so fantastic that we have much more exploring on that front to get through first. As I stated, the sushi menu was extensive and it is obvious that the staff has put forth a lot of dedication toward creating unique flavor/textures. The first time we visited it was 8pm on a Monday and there were only two other couples in the restaurant. The staff was very helpful in answering questions and both of us found selections that were excellent. The next time we went with a group on a Friday and just beat the rush so we're able to get immediate seating but by 6:30pm there were probably 20 people waiting to be seated. Despite the crush trying to get in, the staff was very friendly and service was attentive. Again, our food was superb! Even our teenager who doesn't have complete buy in on the sushi front really enjoyed himself. I am so glad to have made this discovery and it will become a family favorite.
(5)Andrea F.
Second visit. Food is very good. We would definitely get take out. The service was really bad...may have been our table, and a busy Friday night. but it took 15 minutes to get in our drink order. another 10 to take our order and 30 minutes after that time before we got food. Next time will be take out.
(2)Herb L.
The best Sushi east of Japan.... and I used to live there.
(5)Vita B.
Finally good sushi in the burbs....Hands down one of the best sushi in twin cities. Good prices, good food, friendly service. I don't know where they get their fish, but it is fresh and delicious...They also have really good lunch special.
(5)Tim O.
Amazing place. Go here for lunch all the time!
(5)Kim D.
Best place in town!! There is something for everyone. The food is super fresh and tasty and the sushi is as good as Crave's.
(5)Beth W.
Wonderful sushi place. I would recommend the edamame with garlic and the captain crunch roll. This is our new sushi place.
(5)Kaylyn W.
I read all of these amazing reviews about Kai, so I was very excited to try it out since I am a sushi foodie! When I got there, my first impression was that it was small, but there were people there so that was good! When I walked in I wasn't greeted by a host. Instead, after waiting there for about 5-10 minutes, the host looked up at me finally and signaled "4" with her hands, so I nodded. About 10 minutes later, I asked how long the wait might be, and she said she doesn't know, but there's just a wait. Again, she wasn't friendly, but it seemed like she was just avoiding us. It was weird because there were visible tables open, and there was only one party of 3 in front of us. Finally after about 20-30 minutes we were seated. Following that, our server seemed nice, but was the most uninformed server about sushi, or any menu items, and seemed like she didn't know what was going on. We told her us four wanted to split an appetizer, and when we asked her what was good she said "they are all good". Before getting the appetizer, we asked her if it was possible to split the price of the app on all 4 of the checks, and she said yes. So we picked the appetizer that was labeled "calamari". When she brought it out, that appetizer was only 3 pieces of what looked like egg rolls and sauce, and let me remind you again that we told her us four were splitting an appetizer. We laughed about it, but just blew it off and one person ate it so we didn't have to split. When we asked questions such as - does this roll have peanut sauce or actual peanuts inside - she answered in a confused tone like she didn't know what was going on. She said yes, then no, then admitted she didn't know - to all of the questions. So we just ordered our own rolls and told her we weren't all sharing. When she asked for our sushi orders, she asked the name of each roll about 2-3 times, then asked for us to point on the menu which one it was so she could write it down, which was kind of weird. When the sushi came out, the rolls were all served on the same platter together. This was weird because we told her that we weren't splitting. We blew that off too, and just thought we could ask her which roll was which so we knew what to eat. When I asked her, she had NO IDEA, but instead pointed to random rolls and said random names of sushi we didn't even order. When I asked again, she pointed to a roll and said it was shrimp tempura, and when I asked her which one the spicy tuna roll was, she pointed to the SAME ROLL and said it was spicy tuna. I reminded her she said that was shrimp tempura, so she fled without saying anything, and 5 minutes later came back with a cook who told us exactly which was which. (THANK YOU COOK!) The sushi itself was delicious! I had the shrimp tempura and the avocado peanut roll. It was warm too. Now on to the checks... When she asked if we wanted our checks, we said that would be great! Then she proceeded to ask who's check the appetizer should go on (let me remind you we made sure we could split the app on all 4 of our checks in the beginning) and said she can't split it... so since one person ended up eating it because there were only 3, we said her. Before bringing out the checks, she asked again what sushi rolls we ordered because she didn't remember (again). We repeated them back to her, she wrote them down, and when the checks came out she had all of our rolls wrong on each check. This was the point when I didn't really laugh about it anymore and I was pretty annoyed. It seriously felt like we were being punk'd or something... the most odd and bad service I've had! I felt bad, but if you're working at a sushi restaurant that is supposed to be good, I feel like you need to know about the items on the menu and be attentive to your tables. There were a lot of servers working, so it wasn't something that had to do with short staff. To add on to this, our water glasses always sat empty, and when she would randomly check in with us, she would ask if we wanted more water, disappear for 15 minutes, then come back and fill it. Overall, the sushi was good, but the service was one of the worst experiences I've had in a very long time. I'm hoping this will be a one time thing, but I'm glad that everyone else seems to like it. I don't think I will be back here because there are way too many amazing sushi places around the cities that have great sushi along with awesome service! Too bad this didn't work out for me!
(2)Kimi R.
They have re-arrange the inside so it seems to be more open space now, that is a good thing. The decor on the wall near the entrance is kind of off-putting, just a personal opinion. The food is lame, not really Japanese, and here is an easy example: Tonkatsu is nowhere to be found on the menu, really? It's like a national dish of Japan, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To… There are many excellent Japanese dishes that are NOT raw fish or requiring to have the freshest seafood. We're in MN, I get it and I hope the Japanese restaurants around here can expand their "skill / ability". How about some kick ass Ramen dishes?
(2)Paul K.
I'm not sure about their dinner menu, but I really like this place for lunch. It's never too busy, it's not too expensive, and the food has good quality and quantity. I usually cycle between Hibachi and the Chicken Katsu Bento, and both have good portions, taste great, and are cheap enough to feel like really good value picks. I must have eaten here 40+ times over the past couple years. Of those times, I think one time the miso soup was too watery, and a few times the portions felt smaller than usual. On the other hand, I was pleasantly surprised by generous portions a handful of times as well, and I'd say 95% of the time I left the restaurant extremely pleased. There's not too many other options for Japanese food in Chanhassen anyway, but I'd heartily recommend Kai's as a great lunch option.
(5)Kevin T.
Pleasantly surprised. Is the best way I can describe this place. After living in Seattle for 10 years I have found the ethic food scene in and around MSP to be, well, lacking. Thus I had low expectations, however the bento I had was excellent. I went safe, as I prefer my sea food cooked, but had the bento box with chicken teriyaki and California roll. It was very tasty. I will be back to this establishment.
(5)Sarah A.
Would not come back here. Had high expectations coming here because we saw 4.5 star from the yelp.. We came there, with group of 4 . Our server came right away and got our two more utensils, drinks and orders quickly.And then miso soup and salad came out first. Salad looked so old and didnot tast fresh .we orderde some sashimi and couple of sushi rolls. and my friend ordered habachi chicken. Well, when the food coming,it looked awesome.BUT NONEof those fish tasted fresh.pieces were too small for sashimi.Habichi and miso were okay. But after eating there, made my stomach upset and had to constantly go to the bathroom at least 4-5 times. Overall, place is too small to move, fish was not fresh. The only good thing is service is ok.NOT RECOMMEND.
(1)Jonathan T.
While driving back from Carver, I took a mini detour to stop by Kai's. With 4.5 stars and 43 reviews, how could I eat there if I'm somewhat in the area? Tucked away in a strip mall, Kai's is quite the small izakaya. And like most, there's a sizable bar and surprisingly plenty of seating for small groups. I sat at the bar and ordered an app, a couple slices of sashimi, and two rolls. Hungry, I was... I. FOOD *Rock Shrimp Tempura (lightly fried tempura battered shrimp tossed in spicy sauce): For ten dollars, I definitely thought it was worth the money. The family of meaty shrimps that was plopped in front of me didn't have too much batter on them, but thankfully still had that subtle sweet that's from tempura-ed goodies. Not to mention, the spicy sauce tied everything very well together and the presentation rocked. (Ha ha.) *Escolar (sashimi): Pretty good, although, they kept the hunk of escolar a bit too cold. This is also off the menu, so make sure you ask for it if you like it. ($6) **No 9 Roll (fresh vegetable, shrimp tempura, spicy mayo, topped with fresh salmon, avocado, and yummy yummy sauce): For the most part, everything tasted fine. I just think that they fried the shrimp too long. It wasn't crunchy, just hard. I would've sent it back, but I was in a hurry. ($17) **Dynamite Roll (spicy tuna, avocado topped with spicy crunchy crabmeat): I would not recommend this. I think they're a little heavy on the dressings. ($14) II. SERVICE Although nice, it was surprisingly a tad on the slow side. Even though they absorbed the lunch rush hour, only 30-40% of the place was full. Not to mention, they weren't understaffed at all. In my humble opinion, I think they have some communication kinks to work out. For example, three people asked me if I wanted something to drink. III. ATMOSPHERE It's a chill Japanese sports bar. (OK, maybe not a sports bar, but there's one TV.) Not too loud, either. IV. PRICES Somewhere between average and pricey. V. OVERALL I sincerely wish this place the best, because the downtown area of Chanhassen desperately needs to diversify the types of shops there. (I'm also looking at that Thai place next door.) With that being said, I think Kai's is a step in the right direction. If they can fix a few of their small hiccups, I can see this place serving not just locals. It has potential to be a really cool place.
(3)Kohleen L.
This is a hidden gem in Chanhassen! Island Boy and I were on our way home from an afternoon of beer drinking in Victoria when we got a sushi craving. We didn't really want to spend a lot, so when we discovered Kai's, we opted to go here over the more expensive Yumi's of Excelsior. One of my favorite appetizers at sushi restaurants is yellowtail jalapeno sashimi, so when I saw it on the menu, I had to try it. Since I've had a lot of it at different places, I can definitely tell the good from the bad, and while Kai's wasn't the best I've had...it was still above par. The slices of sashimi were just the right thickness, and decent in size. We also tried the Sexy Jalapeno, which is basically giant Japanese jalapeno poppers. They were decent, but nothing I would order again. Next, we shared the Deluxe Cajun Roll (with crawfish), the My Best Friend's Roll, and the Beauty and the Beast roll (which was on special). They were all good, but the My Best Friend's roll was my favorite with Yellowtail, tuna and avocado on the inside, then topped with tuna, salmon, eel, caviar, scallion, crunchy flakes, and garlic sauce. Yum! Overall, the quality and taste of the food was great, especially considering the price...and the service was fast and friendly. I would defintely hit up Kai's again if we are in the area!
(4)Mirabel E.
Decent sushi but Horrible over the phone customer service! When I was calling for 'Take-Out' the lady spoke as if she is rushing you off the phone. Yet, when she went over my order she got it wrong! I almost wanted to tell the lady "Calm down & please listen to what I'm saying instead of assuming what I'm going to say next!!". After getting the order correct, she quickly said "ok, see you in 10 min". Um...don't you want my name or the very least a contact #? I asked!? She replied "it's okay we'll know, it's not busy right now.". WTH!!!???! Ironically when I picked up my food, the counter had bags of take-out orders waiting to be picked up. I guess to be mean, I gave my name - getting a deer in headlight look back. The lady asked me what I ordered along with the quantity. I picked up order, paid & quickly left all while SMH!
(2)Aaron H.
Chanhassen wake up!!!! Reviews are strong and it's hardly filled. You have a great culinary gem in your neighborhood and you're not taking advantage of it enough. Kai's creates great food. Excellent menu and great specials. If you want a serious sushi experience, eat at the bar and order sushi over the rolls and combo specials. These talented sushi chef's hook it up with beautiful cuts of fish prepared perfectly. Rice is prepped with tons of attention that complements perfectly. This place should be the go to place here. Build this business or at least get your fill before it's too late. Breaks my heart everyone runs to chain restaurants and not taking advantage of the best food in the area. Can't recommend enough. Experience delicious healthy food.
(5)Bruce R.
Hibachi and noodles dishes were good, but the fish should be colder and the sauce on the yellowtail jalapeño should be lighter and more vinegary. Service was annoying -- bringing big dishes to the table before clearing any space and just shoving them on, not opening beer can or soda water, bringing Perrier instead of club soda, forgetting second wine glass order, not offering kid chopsticks. Also no flex on sides. Finally the ambiance was unabashed strip mall with no adornment and then CNN blaring on the tv, aiding your digestion with war coverage. No tv at dinner please!
(2)Stefen K.
Super fresh and tasty! One of the only restaurants with character in Chan.
(5)Joshua F.
Delicious udon noodles with vegetables, wonderful trio crunchyroll and very nice service.
(4)Kenny D.
Horrible service. We were enjoying our salads when my son found several staples, as in office staples, in his salad. Pretty nasty thing to find. When we brought it up to them they responded by implying we were trying to scam them or something like that. Maybe they make their salads in the back office. Much better options elsewhere.
(1)Jennifer K.
I ordered the chicken bento box for lunch. The chicken was dry but I did appreciate the onions and other veggies in the sauce; very tasty. I was able to sub the Cali roll for the spicy tuna which I give most of my stars too AND the roll was fantastic! Would come back for the roll alone and try something new.
(4)Jenna G.
I really liked this sushi restaurant, I ordered the spicy California roll and the playboy roll. The California could have been spicier than it was but still was good and I loved the playboy roll. It comes out wrapped in tin foil and the waitress sets it on fire before opening it. So delicious! They have a lot of unique rolls, can't wait to go back and try some more.
(5)Lee O.
Our first visit to this new place. The decor was clean, subtle. The staff was polite and attentive. We ordered & ate too much. The kids don't appreciate sushi so they got the Teriyaki shrimp. The shrimp was done just right, and the sauce was awesome. Next time, that might be mine. My wife had a Banana roll, she razed over it's unique and delicious taste. I had the sushi platter for 1, the servings were very generous, the fish was fresh and tasty. Chanhassen now has good sushi!
(5)Allie F.
Wow! Tried out this restaurant for the first time tonight with my boyfriend. First of all, it's super cute and intimate inside. The service is prompt and they are courteous. The prices are reasonable with the food, service and atmosphere provided. We ordered green tea (so warming considering the temps outside), the harumaki appetizer (yummy, and the perfect starter), and four rolls (the dynamite, the spicy shrimp and mango, the Philly and the banana mania). All the rolls we ordered were amazing! The banana (which I was skeptical about) was such a pleasant surprise. And the dynamite roll... Oh em gee, so good. Try this place if you get the chance!
(5)Angela B.
We have gone enough that the staff knows us by sight. They're always friendly and try their best to accomodate even when busy (friday nights). Each visit we try a different roll or add a dish from the kitchen - we haven't hit a sore note yet. Our only issue is over eating. We are die hard sushi fans and love this place. I also treat the kids to a bento lunch instead of fast food. Must try it if you haven't and it's about the same price as a drive-thru.
(5)Brandy L.
Mmmm. Unexpected little find in a strip mall. Good selection, too! I was with a roll-eater, so we split a few. A good mix of cooked and raw, and a few fun flavors, too! I'll definitely be back!
(4)Beth W.
Tonight was our first visit for our son's 11th birthday. The food was very good. We split a Sushi and Sashami combo for 1 to get a taste of many different things. It was all good but the spicy crabmeat roll was our favorite. We didn't try any of their special rolls but we watched chefs make a number of them and we will definitely be back to try them. The decor was very nice. The wine selection was good and very reasonably priced. The staff was very friendly and the service was very fast. We will be back. It's great to have another good restaurant in Chanhassen since Eden Prairie can't seem to generate anything but chain restaurants.
(4)Oliver H.
Great food and great service. This was definitely the best sushi that I have had in the twin cities. Very fresh and generous portions.
(5)Robert K.
I am glad to see Kia's is at the top of the list for Chanhassen restaurants, because that is where it belongs. We go here all the time and always leave happy! I suggest the Playboy Roll which comes to your table on fire for a great presentation, but the taste is out of this world! Highly recommend you give this place a try.
(5)Jacquelynn I.
This place rocked. We had the Mango Tango app, it looked so good the table next to us ordered it as well. We had hibachi and curry. It was great but I can't wait to go back and try more of the sushi. Service was great fast and friendly couldn't ask for better. We came here based on the yelp reviews and we weren't disappointed. Can't wait to go back!!!!!!
(5)Ranj K.
We just had an awesome dinner here! The Veggie Gyoza and the Yaki Udon noodles were incredibly tasty. My first grader loved the food and the service was fantastic. We are coming back again!
(5)Troy E.
Kai's has the best sushi I've ever had. Their options are some of the most extensive I've seen. I've been here for lunch with coworkers, and dinner with my girlfriend. On the latest occasion we got the philly roll, spicy shrimp and mango roll, banana mania roll and dynamite roll. My girlfriend was impressed, as was I. They have a good selection of sushi options for decent prices, and service was prompt. We will be back for sure.
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