momopi_IHB
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My friend was hired by Blizzard this week and we took her to Kaisen Kaiten Sushi Bar in Santa Ana to celebrate.
For those unfamiliar, Kaiten Sushi roughtly means conveyor belt sushi, also known as kuru kuru (go around) sushi. This is "fast food sushi" and quality can vary a lot from place to place. The chefs at Kaisen Kaiten is actually competent and their quality is acceptable, with good (low) prices.
Kaisen Kaiten Sushi Bar
3855 S Bristol St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 444-2161
Mon-Thu. 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/kaisen-kaiten-sushi-bar-santa-ana">http://www.yelp.com/biz/kaisen-kaiten-sushi-bar-santa-ana</a>
<a href="http://kaonta.com/?p=36">http://kaonta.com/?p=36</a>
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<img src="http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/9yMZ1MP-2ZttreL-FPZA2A/l" alt="" />
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This restaurant also has a little stand-up menu on the table for lunch/dinner box combos, noodles, appetizers, etc. I like the fact that they have fried aji. You can take the pre-prepared plates of food from the conveyor belt, or order them with an order slip on the table.
Having dined here for few years, my recommendation is to skip most of the stuff on the conveyor belt, and order from the little table menu and the order slip. Write your order on the slip and put it on a "cup" on the belt. Your order will come via conveyor belt under a number, matching your table #.
Their bentos are actually pretty good and the chicken is nice and juicy (better than their beef). Look toward the sushi chef's station for a "daily specials" board. Last night was tempura handroll, salmon skin hand roll, and toro negi hand roll for $1.75 each, and fried salmon hand roll for $1.25. Fried jump shrimp (2 pieces) was $3.50. If you sit at the table next to the sushi chef station, they'd just hand you the order directly. I come here specifically for their hand rolls.
This is a popular restaurant and seating is pretty limited. So I highly recommend timing your visit to avoid lunch/dinner rush hours.
For those unfamiliar, Kaiten Sushi roughtly means conveyor belt sushi, also known as kuru kuru (go around) sushi. This is "fast food sushi" and quality can vary a lot from place to place. The chefs at Kaisen Kaiten is actually competent and their quality is acceptable, with good (low) prices.
Kaisen Kaiten Sushi Bar
3855 S Bristol St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 444-2161
Mon-Thu. 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/kaisen-kaiten-sushi-bar-santa-ana">http://www.yelp.com/biz/kaisen-kaiten-sushi-bar-santa-ana</a>
<a href="http://kaonta.com/?p=36">http://kaonta.com/?p=36</a>
<img src="http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/wtYq7QcJ4VpVlBnaRg-O_g/l" alt="" />
<img src="http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/9yMZ1MP-2ZttreL-FPZA2A/l" alt="" />
<img src="http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/Inf-8wUBDvsjavF1uPewJA/l" alt="" />
This restaurant also has a little stand-up menu on the table for lunch/dinner box combos, noodles, appetizers, etc. I like the fact that they have fried aji. You can take the pre-prepared plates of food from the conveyor belt, or order them with an order slip on the table.
Having dined here for few years, my recommendation is to skip most of the stuff on the conveyor belt, and order from the little table menu and the order slip. Write your order on the slip and put it on a "cup" on the belt. Your order will come via conveyor belt under a number, matching your table #.
Their bentos are actually pretty good and the chicken is nice and juicy (better than their beef). Look toward the sushi chef's station for a "daily specials" board. Last night was tempura handroll, salmon skin hand roll, and toro negi hand roll for $1.75 each, and fried salmon hand roll for $1.25. Fried jump shrimp (2 pieces) was $3.50. If you sit at the table next to the sushi chef station, they'd just hand you the order directly. I come here specifically for their hand rolls.
This is a popular restaurant and seating is pretty limited. So I highly recommend timing your visit to avoid lunch/dinner rush hours.
