Amazing service with great food, the owner came out and shared her love for food over her 60+ in Pacifica. Great place for large parties and groups!
Amazing atmosphere, incredible fresh food. Family owned, the grandparents keep the food as traditional as possible - and you can taste it! Hands down the best Japanese food I have ever had. Definitely get a reservation!
Best Sushi in Pacifica. I like the more exotic stuff and they usually have it here. Always a great experience.
Friendly attentive service makes you feel like family. Very good quality and nuanced flavour.
Maybe the BEST sushi Ive ever had! And fantastic service. Small, family-owned place with amazing food. The lady who owns it is super friendly and we had an amazing time.
We were really disappointed in last nights experience. We made reservations for 2. To start, we ordered an appetizer, 2 rolls & a large saki. The elderly female owner then proceeded to aggitatedly tell us that we didnt order enough, that we were taking up a table that could have gone to others that ordered more, that they were going to give us a fee, that it costs money to wash the table cloth in between customers. Honestly, we were totally confused. We were planning on ordering more food (the rolls were amazing), but lost our appetites after she scolded us for not ordering enough.
What can I say, the food is FABULOUS. I have been several times and Ill continue to come back .
Until we meet again…likely tomorrow…I’ll be dreaming of this place.Thank you for the most delightful experience; fresh authentic delicious quality Japanese cuisine, exquisite wine, and laughter.
Food and service are excellent! All staff are so kind and accommodating
A hidden gem in Pacifica. The food is as good as any expensive restaurant in the city. Get the dungeness crab, if possible and thank you guys for a warm welcome as always.
Its worth the slow service. I absolutely love this place.
Best sashimi Ive had since I left Hawaii a year ago. A local mom and pop shop with excellent service, with a visit!
Great family-run business. Fish quality is great and portions are generous. Service is very kind and hospitable.
I waited about 45 minutes for them to make 2 sushi rolls. The food I received was very sub par and did not taste fresh
Okay sushi for the price. Dinner was good, but I wasnt really over the moon. Service was friendly. Our server was really good with helping us find a good menu item for our son. Atmosphere went a bit downhill when a friend of the server (there was only one on at the time) came in and started having a conversation - which is absolutely fine in a small town sushi restaurant - except for when that conversation includes some choice words and phrases that I didnt necessarily want my 5 year old son to pick up on. Eventually they took their conversation outside, but a little discretion would have been nice.
Friggin amazing, I’m no expert but it was very fresh, ambiance was on point, service was great, and we had an amazing time. Excellent place, highly recommend it!
This is real authentic Japanese cuisine. Their miso is to die for, their sushi so fresh down to each ingredient. Customer service amazing . Family owned and operated for many years. They are surviving this time of pandemic with stride. And its no wonder of course several generations of costumers will continue giving great word of mouth recommendations to their own family and friends. You want authentic you go see Kani Kosen.
We waited at the front door to be seated for 10 minutes. There were tables open, and the waiter bowed to us but we did not get seated, nor did we have a quick conversation to explain why we needed to wait. We decided we would rather spend our time at a place that wanted us to be there, so we went to Go Sushi in Oceana Market, where we were seated right away and had a great meal!
Always incredible. A locals favorite, youll always find something tasty. The fish is fresh and there are amazing dinner specials. The home style Japanese food will have you coming back. Dont forget to try the crab pot (theyre known for it!)
Very clean, nice ambiance. Attentive table service . Generous portions for dinner sets. High quality sushi nigiri. Will definitely visit whenever I come in town.
Great sushi!! Great service. Make a RSVP.
Not consistent and a little pricey, but I will be damned if I will stop going there. Today they had live Uni, I cant think of any other restaurant that serves it live like that in the area.The tempura is perfect, on occasion the sashimi is just as good, and the service is great. I would give it a 5 star if it was consistent, ate there all week this week, but for some reason today my sashimi was cut a little weird and the fish wasnt the freshest.I would have loved it if it was just like every other day Ive eaten there this week, and that would have made it 5 star no problem. I would call ahead and ask when they get their fresh fish just to make sure your experience is a 5 star.
Great sushi at decent prices. Customer service was good, even though food was a bit longer than we expected, we were reminded constantly about the wait time and were apologized to frequently. Friendly waiters and staff.
Best sushi in Pacifica, if you like traditional sushi. There are more tables than they have kitchen capacity; dont expect to get seated just because there are tables. If the fish isnt fresh enough for the sushi chefs standards, then there might not be that kind of sushi, even if its on the menu.
Amazing service and very tasty food! Highly recommend!
Honestly some of the best sushi Ive had, the lady that runs this place is a wonderful character. Rob Schneider approved
Authentic Japanese comfort food experience with a very welcoming staff. Its best to call ahead and make a reservation.
Excellent hidden gem. Wonderful Japanese food in a small friendly atmosphere. I had the sukiyaki which was made at the table it was very tasty.
Best Japanese food Ive ever had! Lovely wait staff. Ill definitely return!
Excellent local choice for authentic and tasty Japanese food. Does not get very crowded and the service was great. Cozy ambiance would be good for a date.
Came here for takeout and it was simply amazing. The sashimi cuts are THICK and the fish quality is fantastic. Father-grandson team rocks!!
What a special place to have in Linda Mar! Every visit here is a great experience from the service to the quality of the ingredients. This is our go-to dinner spot.
I loved everything about this place! Everything was delicious and the atmosphere was super welcoming, service top notch. I can’t wait to go back!!!
Best sushi in Pacifica
One of the best Japanese restaurant I have been to. Great dishes. The owner is very friendly as well.
Nice place, good food: has vegan and gluten free options. service is amazing! really enjoyed :)
Best sushi I’ve ever had, best service I’ve ever received, my 16 month old daughter had a great time too!
Delicious delicious deliciousOne of the best sashimi I’ve ever hadMy wife had chicken teriyaki and it was deliciousGyoza is mouth wateringDefinitely will be back
Love their food/sushi and Kieko and Kelly(owners). Best Japanese food in Pacifica. Slow paced dining, parking out front.
Best sushi ever! Very fresh!! Great selection of beers. Must try the unfiltered Sake.
Love this place, love keikoand Kelly. Bear sushi and wonderful service. I rate a 10 but can only give half of that.
Fantastic food. The salmon sashimi is 9 for $18, which is great for how good it is.
Nice little restaurant. Fish is fresh. Service was very nice. Definitely coming back.
Excellent food, though small menu and high prices. Good service, nice atmosphere.
The food was yummy and the service was nice and super friendly. I would definitely go again.
Best sushi on the coast and a wonderful family-run restaurant.
Nigiri and oyster was ok, but service was excellent.
Great sushi, cozy, but can be cold on a cold Pacifica night. Kawaba ale is perfect with the cuisine.
You wouldnt know it, it is One of the most unassuming looking places. The deluxe sushi combo, Nabe and Gyoza were all exquisite.
Excellent food and service, little unexpectedly pricey.
This is a fantastic family-run Japanese restaurant, specializing in seafood and especially Crab (Kani).
Good food great atmosphere kinda pricey definitely worth trying
Nice little Japanese restaurant. Good food and pleasant service.
I really their food. Its taste good and the area was clean.
Good food and service. The server and the chef are a good team.
Nice atmosphere pleasant service good cookKerry owner is always so pleasant and appreciative
The prices are expensive for the quality of food. Tasty but nothing special.
The food is good and the service is very good
One of the best sushi places in Pacifica!
Wonderful food from friendly people.
The best vegetable tempura I had in my life.
Wonderful food, great service
Great food, nice people!
A hidden gem.Genuine sushi restaurant.A must go.
The best sushi ever!
Great food! Not cheap!
Best sushi for miles.
Good food, cheerful people.
Food is fresh and delicious
Simply phenomenal
Fantastic sushi
Great Japanese
Total reviews rating 4.7
82 Reviews for Kani Kosen 2024:
Review №1
2023-07-23 20:03:58Im a fat boy, so you can trust me when I say this place has great food.Its a small family place in a strip mall, so you should make a reservation.My wife and I found this place across the street from our hotel and gave it a chance.It was so good we made a reservation for the next night, too.Everything we tried was super fresh and prepared perfectly.The family that runs this place is really nice and inviting, makes you feel like youre part of the family while youre here.If youre in Pacifica or within 100 miles of this place, you should make a reservation, get in the car, and go try it.You wont be disappointed.
Review №2
2023-07-22 04:22:53Absolutely top notch Japanese food by authentic and warm family. The fresh nigiri and sashimi were incredible - including the standout bluefin toro. Excellent sake selection as well. Can’t recommend highly enough. Just go!
Review №3
2022-11-05 04:43:10Service was exceptional! Owners were extremely accommodating and made fresh dipping sauces, which were fantastic! We slipped in before the dinner rush and the ambiance was very enjoyable even as the tables filled up, never feeling rushed. Staff made wonderful recommendations and food was great. The Ika Fry was wonderful!
Review №4
2023-10-01 09:23:19Kani Kosen has been a true gem of Pacifica for 30 years. The owners have always treated you like family in their own charming, unique way. Its very sad news to hear that they will be closing soon. 😭 I hope that everyone who reads this goes there as much as possible over their last 2 months!
Review №5
2023-07-18 21:53:10My personal Michelin guide must visit! Unforgettable experienceBest food I’ve ever tried outside of Japan. Highly recommend for all lovers of traditional cuisine and family-like service.Beautiful Japanese couple owns and operates this restaurant for 30 years.
Review №6
2023-09-17 17:12:09My wife and I went in for the first time and were seated and waited and waited and waited and waited and after 45 min of being ignored and seeing other people that came after us ordered and get food we just left. I would give a rating for food but we never ate. We just saw other people’s food and were sad that they ignored us. Total bummer
Review №7
2023-12-08 06:10:46The sushi at Kani Kosen is fresh and delicious, with a variety of unique and flavorful rolls to choose from.
Review №8
2023-08-31 23:12:28I havent been there in years. However, every time I went there I felt like family. Kay and family are amazing. Well deserved retirement. Miss you Kay. Even after you get me drunk on sake.
Review №9
2023-11-29 12:34:59I had an incredible dining experience at Kani Kosen, with delicious seafood dishes and impeccable service.
Review №10
2023-06-22 06:56:13The (best) of the four Japanese restaurants in Pacifica! The gyoza (pot-stickers) were delicious and are homemade (not frozen), so they often run out later in the evening. I had the two item combination (chicken yakitori & tempura). The tempura was light (not soaked in old oil) and tasty. The chicken yakitori was a little overcooked, but thats an extremely common failing among all restaurants. They all would rather overcook chicken than take the chance of undercooking it and you getting sick.This place is a little more expensive than the other three places, but I understand why. The miso salad dressing is also homemade - not out of a bottle or can.The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and reallytreat you like youre family.Sadly, the owners are retiring when their lease is up in November. Isnt that the way it always goes? You find a great restaurant and then they close. So, you only have a few more months before theyre gone forever.I would definitely recommend Kani Kosen over the other three Japanese restaurants in Pacifica!