Kaya Sushi — Restaurant in El Segundo

Last night I stopped by Kaya Sushi during a visit to El Segundo from Santa Monica, and once again, it reminded me why it’s one of my favorite spots. From the moment you walk in, the warm lighting, tasteful décor, and calm background music create a relaxing atmosphere that instantly puts you at ease.

The service was excellent—friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling rushed. My server took the time to make sure everything was just right, which always makes the experience more enjoyable.

I ordered the Nigiri Salmon, which was incredibly fresh, buttery, and full of flavor—it practically melted in my mouth. For my entrée, I went with the Dak Bul Go Gi (chicken), and it was phenomenal: tender, perfectly seasoned, and packed with savory flavor. Every bite was a reminder of how much care they put into their dishes.

One of the things I love most about Kaya Sushi is how consistently great everything is. Whether it’s sushi, entrées, or even just the peaceful vibe, they always deliver. It’s the kind of place where you can linger over your meal, enjoy good conversation, and leave feeling satisfied and relaxed.

Whenever I’m in El Segundo, Kaya Sushi is a must-stop. If you’re looking for fresh, flavorful food and a truly welcoming dining experience, I can’t...

I had the most exceptional experience dining with Kaya Sushi. I highly recommend!

How do I start this review? After a long day of travel I was looking for a place to eat that was near my hotel. Never did I expect to find such a treat. Sushi places these days seem to all play the same. Good food, tho rarely the exception. My Kaya experience was the exception.

The very personable servers entertained my request to delight me with something special, a signature dish, something that would stand out. Under their guidance, I ordered the Blue Fin Tuna Sashimi special, made extra special using Toro, a favorite of mine. This delicate and delicious dish was phenomenal! Amazing!!

To complement that dish I ordered their rainbow roll too. Whoa! Fresh, full of flavors and so well presented. One of the best I’ve had anywhere. Such as these dishes were, I didn’t touch my soy sauce, wasabi or ginger! Heck, even the miso soup was on point!

Dinner was accompanied by a Orion beer severed with a frozen beer mug. Dessert was not forgotten, my choice was a warm saki and the chef surprised me with a complimentary dish too (I don’t what it was, it was very tasty too!).

Thank you Chef and servers for an...

Me and my partner actually wanted to order something from the menu, but the waiter intervened 3 times and urgently recommends the chef's daily pick - a selection of a total of 8 sushi per person put together by the chef. We were practically urged to order the Daily Pick. Unfortunately we forgot to ask what these 8 pieces of sushi cost per person. When the bill came we were really shocked. We were charged $140.00 for this. Outright usury. We insisted on a price reduction, but we were only threatened. We then asked the boss, but she didn't listen to our concerns either. So that's how we paid. Something like that has never even come close to happening to us in our whole life and then the sushi was only mediocre. So dear people: definitely don't eat there, only when you like to...