Japanese standards galore plus full dinners in a casual space with paper lanterns & Asian artwork. Based on 124 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
580 Crespi Dr, Pacifica, CA 94044
Phone: (650) 355-1281
Website: http://www.kanikosen.com/
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
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Reviews
Adam Osteen
I’m a fat boy, so you can trust me when I say this place has great food.
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Joe 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!
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Kimberly 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!
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Dima Ruden
My personal Michelin guide must visit! Unforgettable experience
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Jason McKenna
The (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 that’s an extremely common failing among all restaurants. They all would rather overcook chicken than take the chance of undercooking it and you getting sick.
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Adil Khan
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!
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Terence Mc Donald
Best Sushi in Pacifica. I like the more exotic stuff and they usually have it here. Always a great experience.
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kate mannino
Until we meet again…likely tomorrow…I’ll be dreaming of this place.
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Miriam
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!
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Sarah Emmert
We were really disappointed in last night’s 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 didn’t 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’.
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