Kyodai Sushi — Restaurant in San Diego

Unfortunately, two unsatisfying experiences.

We have a Mother's Day tradition of sushi but our go-to sushi place in Poway was closed due to Covid-19. After a frantic search, Kyodai Sushi was open for takeout, and we thought our day was saved.

While our sushi was very good, the kitchen items were less than stellar, and we received one wrong order out of five. We racked it up to them being very busy and overall our food was good, so we thought we'd try them again.

Last night we ordered (online) a combination of sushi, rolls and two kitchen entrees, both with special instructions, kindly provided for in a dialog box in their ordering app.

Once home, neither of the special orders had been followed. We specifically requested no teriyaki sauce on the two teriyaki beef dinners due to dietary requirements. We literally had to wash the sauce off so these meals could be consumed. Not the ideal pre-dining experience.

I called to inform them of their mistake and while they apologized, another wait for replacement meals (plus the drive back and forth) was not an acceptable resolution.

Yes, I could have verified the special orders before I left the restaurant, but both bags of food were tied closed and I didn't expect for them to not follow the special instructions that they provided for on their ordering platform. Plus, I don't know that I would have felt comfortable opening our food containers in their dining room with several groups dining in.

While their sushi is fresh and the rolls tasty, they really need to work on their order execution. I don't believe they'll get a...

It's my first time at Kyodai Sushi though we came in after the lunch rush. I enjoyed the lunch combo where you choose a roll and other things you like from the menu columns A & B. Before that they serve you hot miso soup. Then everything comes nicely organized in a tray.

My husband eats there often with his co-workers; today he ordered a Chirashi Bowl, one of his favorites which includes a miso soup and salad. We both had strawberry lemonades.

The food is tasty, fresh and affordable, with just the right amount of seasons and spices. Because some Japanese restaurants overdo on these ingredients you end up not tasting anything.

We had the owner Jane serving us today. She's very kind and efficient. Also the employees' uniforms are clean and look presentable.

The parking lot has small spaces and fills up quickly during lunch. But there's a large Home Depot parking lot connected to it and it's easier to find parking there.

Overall I highly recommend...

Our waitress was very patient and attentive. My 7 year old says it was "great!", he loves sushi... My 5 year old ordered the teriyaki chicken kids meal twice! She says "I liked the rice with the yummy sauce" (eel sauce). Their mom and I ordered the heart attack twice, it was the bomb! Jason roll was new for me. Raw fish with spicy peppers on the top and crab meat on the inside, it was ok. Cold peach Saki was sweet and strong!!! 9% I think. Strawberry Macaroon w/ green cookie was so good. We ordered 7 rolls plus the 2 kids meals and drinks, I think we paid like $150 + tip. Easy parking. All in all, my favorite spot in...