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Kiwami
Sushi, sashimi, tempura and other traditional Japanese favorites are joined by new signature dishes such as halibut wrapped with uni, calamari with pasta, Kobe beef in bamboo leaf, and Kobe-style filet with foie gras.
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103 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 103 reviews
5 stars
(43)
4 stars
(52)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(70)
- neighborhood gem(56)
- hot spot(34)
- special occasion(32)
- great for lunch(24)
- great for outdoor dining(18)
Kiwami Reviews List
Review 1 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Thank you.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a very Happy Mother's Day, thank you."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Ehhh and overpriced.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Hoped it would be better ... its not even as good as Katsu-Ya. It is overpriced and maybe just not hitting on all cylinders. Can't do this when there is so much compensation for sushi."
Dined on 3/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 3 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"delicious lunch -- grilled yellowtail and sides. Service very gracious. Noisy, as are most dining spots these days."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently Excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food backed up by great service. Thank you!"
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The fish is ALWAYS fresh!! This is by far the best sushi restaurant in the Valley. Order from the daily specials board and you will not be disappointed. Service is good and the wait staff are very knowledgeable. Great for a special occasion."
Dined on 5/15/2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Little Tokyo comes to the valley
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"3rd time in, each as satisfying as the last. A gem (pearl) of a spot on the busy Ventura restaurant row which now starts in San Diego and ends in downtown Ventura it seems. There are more restaurants in LA county now we vie for first with 10 Eastern states. Kiwami is fusion/Japanese with a good base for such restaurants (fresh fish). We had several(9) small plates corresponding to a Japanese tapas.Their Toro was not as fat as I would have liked, but ok. Japanese poki and a tart tasting (the French or Spanish would call it cAnd the Tahitians poisson cru. Here we just settle for Ceviche - very tasty. We were sated but thoroughly satisfied by meals end. Pricing higher end but less than you would see in many American cities. ICHIBAN!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 7 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The service was bad the food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was bad the food was ok. Katzuya
Studio city much better then this one. Price is way
Expensive for what u get."
Studio city much better then this one. Price is way
Expensive for what u get."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2005
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Review 8 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It was decent food, however
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was decent food, however I would not spend the amount I did on it again. Very small amount with a large price tag."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2011
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Review 9 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Kiwami will not disappoint
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Kiwami will not disappoint you. Food and service are commensurate with a restaurant owned by Chef Katsuya. Normally go to Katsu-ya in Encino, but wanted to change it up a bit. They have some of the items that made Katsu-ya popular like spicy tuna crispy rice, but have many different items on their menu like the albacore crab tempura roll. Make sure to try the house made soy sauce. Went there for lunch on my birthday and they wouldn't let me leave without having dessert so I ordered the lychee sorbet. The presentation and flavor were both top notch."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
happy hour on weekends!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food is superior, especially the scallop sashimi and fresh sweet shrimp. Not cheap, but very very good."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 11 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent meal with attentive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent meal with attentive service. Consistently fresh and tasty. Popular with good reason. Thank you."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 12 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The sushi never disappoints.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The sushi never disappoints. My kids love going here because the staff is friendly. But it's not a noisy kid place so make sure your little ones behave. Happy hour is outstanding when you leave the kids at home"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great meal at Kiwami
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is always great at Kiwami. And Friday night was no exception. The restaurant is run very well and the service was terrific. It's a regular go-to place!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Expensive and worth every
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Expensive and worth every penny!"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Eh...
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our second time here (first time was much better) but this recent visit was awful. The service was exceptional from the valet to the hostess, to our waiter, however the food was just bland and over loaded with salt!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 16 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently Good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always consistently good. Good variety on happy hour menu. Service was good. Overall a nice evening."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 17 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently excellent meals.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistently excellent meals. Very attentive service. Good value combinations as well as exotic special fresh items. Thank you."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best Sushi in LA
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I just love Kiwami. It can be a tad expensive, but the money is worth it. Possibly the best sushi in LA! The quality of fish is unreal. My only problem with Kiwami, is that even with a reservation, you will probably wait 10 minutes or so for a table."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious selections. Top
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious selections. Top notch service. Always lively atmosphere. Thank you."
Dined on 02/11/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Kiwami continues to be a first
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Kiwami continues to be a first class Japanese restaurant. Delicious food, excellent service."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 21 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is a great spot for lunch!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a great spot for lunch! Perfect service!"
Dined on 01/28/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 22 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
totally worth it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"it was excellent! i was really impressed.. :) thanks kiwame! :)))
~seth"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 23 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food always. Unfortunately
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food always. Unfortunately this time they were out of Oysters that I love in their oyster-shooters. The service was not as good as it has been this time as they were seeemingly understaffed. A bit pricey but the quality true to any Katsuya-Group restaurant!"
Dined on 01/12/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food is excellent, but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is excellent, but the service is excellent also! Great to find a restaurant that prides itself in excellent service! This was my 1st time at Kiwami, but it certainly will not be the last. Blue Fin Tuna - the best I've had in several years."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 25 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is about the 6th time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is about the 6th time i have been there and its very consistently excellent. The sushi is expensive but the quality of the fish and the preparation is as good as anywhere in the city. The service is always very nice, and professional and they made some good suggestions for sake. Overall, its always worth the money to go there for the quality of the food and the different specials they have make it new each time.
I will be back again soon."
I will be back again soon."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 26 for Kiwami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently good. The crispy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistently good. The crispy rice with spicy tuna, and the baked crab hand roll are the best in the business!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Kiwami
Based on the average of (77) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic