Japanese standards galore plus full dinners in a casual space with paper lanterns & Asian artwork.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 580 Crespi Dr, Pacifica, CA 94044
Phone: (650) 355-1281
Website: http://www.kanikosen.com/
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Reviews
Louisa Kishton
This was a great meal! The side salad/soup/apps/entrees came out of the kitchen fairly spaced out so it felt almost like a fine dining experience. Did take a while so know that it is a whole dining experience – not just a quick meal out to eat. I got the Saba no Shioyaki grilled and liked that better than the sushi my partner got. The tempura was amazing and so was the Age Dashi Tofu appetizer!
… moreLuna Salaver
Excellent Japanese food! The miso soup rich, the salad fresh and crunchy, my teriyaki salmon melted in my mouth. Service was impeccable. Free parking I’m the adjacent lot. Prices for the entrees are higher than most Japanese restaurants in this town, but worth it.
… moreRobert robertson
Not sure where they get their fish/ seafood from , but it’s some of the freshest , melt in your mouth deliciousness around . Great service and interaction
… moreKimberly Price
Service 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!
… moreRobert Biziarek
Family owned sushi spot worth visiting! The food took a bit but that’s because the food is prepared by the grandfather. He puts alot into his food and it shows. It’s small place that could be easily missed. Great sushi and we would love to come again when in the area.
… moreJoe Vorih
Absolutely 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!
… moreJason Kim
The food was good but BEWARE they add 3.9% additional charge if you pay with credit card. Food is extremely slow so expect to wait at least 1hr to receive your food. Won’t be returning.
… moreChristoffer Anthony
Amazing food, expertly prepared, in a casual but quite friendly… family… setting.
Possibly Pacifica’s finest restaurant.
You will not be disappointed.
… morePossibly Pacifica’s finest restaurant.
You will not be disappointed.
amy murray
I searched on google for best food near me and this place showed up. I love Japanese food, lived in Japan for 3 yrs, and was excited to find an “authentic” Japanese place after a King Low Tide hike. It was difficult to find, in a small complex, no street signage. When I arrived the Mama-San approached me stressed, unpleasant, scowling saying “did you make a reservation, we can’t serve you, we are understaffed”. I was still believing this would be the 4.6 rated food experience. The room was 1/2 empty. I was just one person, who would order quickly. She scowled, walked away and the sweet young man approached me, apologized and I thought we were now off to a good start.
The place has the “old world Japanese small restaurant” vibe, with lots of old articles about the place on the wall. I thought I’d found a hidden gem.
Everything looked pretty unkempt, dusty and forgotten—but, still optimistic that the food was going to be special, I pursued. I ordered the sushi sampler, unagi, pickles and miso soup.
The last 2 items were solid. When I flagged Mama-San over to hear about the pickles I got more barking and scowls. “We use shiso!” Was all she could say. I told her how delicious they were, but she had decided to be rude/mean/unfriendly to me, although she was fawning all over her regulars.
The sushi sampler was the worst dish I’ve ever seen or tasted. I should have walked out. It had really old, freezer burned, terrible octopus, avocado rolls, all brown, past it’s prime (no good chef puts a vegetarian item on a sushi sampler, this was a cheap move, in addition to the shock that any sushi chef worth his nori would let spoiled food be served to a guest). There was farmed salmon and something white, maybe tuna. It was so bad I felt sorry for the place, and the exceptionally nice and kind server trying to provide a better experience for me.
The unagi was good, altho the teriyaki glaze was too sweet.
I saw the older man come to the kitchen in his street clothes, but he wasn’t overseeing the quality that night.
I spent $76 and left feeling confused that the art of Japanese hospitality was abducted by an inexplicably rude owner who, from the moment I arrived, was mean, cold and out of line. I can forgive most missteps, but the sushi sampler quality was beyond horrible. The sweet young man brought me lemon sorbet, a kind gesture after a weird and unpleasant experience. Thank you to him. I hope this was just one bad night, but serving such poor quality fish, and the mean owner left a bad taste.
… moreThe place has the “old world Japanese small restaurant” vibe, with lots of old articles about the place on the wall. I thought I’d found a hidden gem.
Everything looked pretty unkempt, dusty and forgotten—but, still optimistic that the food was going to be special, I pursued. I ordered the sushi sampler, unagi, pickles and miso soup.
The last 2 items were solid. When I flagged Mama-San over to hear about the pickles I got more barking and scowls. “We use shiso!” Was all she could say. I told her how delicious they were, but she had decided to be rude/mean/unfriendly to me, although she was fawning all over her regulars.
The sushi sampler was the worst dish I’ve ever seen or tasted. I should have walked out. It had really old, freezer burned, terrible octopus, avocado rolls, all brown, past it’s prime (no good chef puts a vegetarian item on a sushi sampler, this was a cheap move, in addition to the shock that any sushi chef worth his nori would let spoiled food be served to a guest). There was farmed salmon and something white, maybe tuna. It was so bad I felt sorry for the place, and the exceptionally nice and kind server trying to provide a better experience for me.
The unagi was good, altho the teriyaki glaze was too sweet.
I saw the older man come to the kitchen in his street clothes, but he wasn’t overseeing the quality that night.
I spent $76 and left feeling confused that the art of Japanese hospitality was abducted by an inexplicably rude owner who, from the moment I arrived, was mean, cold and out of line. I can forgive most missteps, but the sushi sampler quality was beyond horrible. The sweet young man brought me lemon sorbet, a kind gesture after a weird and unpleasant experience. Thank you to him. I hope this was just one bad night, but serving such poor quality fish, and the mean owner left a bad taste.
Venette Cook
Helped us celebrate a family birthday with excellent service and delicious sushi, sashimi, salads and appetizers. Generous servings. So fresh! Charming owners. Had a special toy car for my grandson, and very accommodating to our 12 and 6 year olds, too. A family treasure all around.
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