Kaijin sushi (San Gabriel)

Kaijin Sushi is one of those low-key, comfort Japanese spots that completely surprises you—in the best way. Cozy vibes, thoughtful dishes, and standout sushi and sashimi that instantly put this place on my must-return list. We started with their Yellowtail Jalapeño Sashimi—clean, buttery cuts with just the right kick. The Sushi Premium Set is a must if you want to sample their best fish in one sitting—fresh, beautifully balanced, and seriously satisfying. Then came the unexpected favorite: Khao Soi 😮‍💨🍜 A famous Thai street-style curry ramen with chicken that was rich, comforting, and completely stole the show. Trust me, you wouldn’t expect this here—but you’ll be glad you ordered it. We also tried the Tempura Don, crispy and hearty, plus rolls like the Hollywood Roll and Salmon Lemon R

3-Month Update: Still a top mid-grade sushi restaurant for the SGV. Uni (Sea Urchin), Ikura (Salmon Roe), Mackerel, Hokkaido Scallops, and Salmon: all so fresh, rich, and masterfully put together. Also had the Soba noodles which were all dente with not-too-salty Soba sauce. New menu design too. Please see old review for restaurant details Brand new sushi restaurant and I so wish they make it thru the first-year filter. I had a simple order in order to test the base quality and it was A+ solid. What you'll find here is a solid, mid-price sushi restaurant with a classically trained chef behind the bar. I had the Vegetable Tempura to start with and then the Sashimi Special for main. Vegetable Tempura: Good assortment of substantial vegetables (onions, sweet potatoes, broccoli, squash,

This restaurant is such a gem! The ambiance is really calm and peaceful, and the servers and very kind. We ordered the Kanin Roll, Osaka Fire Rolls, and the tuna crispy rice. All very fresh and flavorful. Definitely recommend - support a local business in the 626!!

2/22/2026 - Kaijin Sushi (San Gabriel) is a hidden gem, which provides fresh sushi, sashimi and many other dishes at a reasonable price! The dining room is clean with many nice pictures on the wall for your enjoyment!

Enjoyed the food here. Miso soup is pretty salty. Our curry and salmon salad was amazing! Really enjoyed our main dishes. Next time, we will need to tru their sushi.