Kai Sushi & Dining

Decent sushi, good friendly service, it’s a little run down and needs updating and cleaning.

While visiting Santa Fe, we decided to give this place a try. Food was pretty good. We ordered the sashimi platter and it was very fresh. We got 2 rolls and were ok. The soft craft was better, the Seattle was fell apart as soon as one touches it. The rice was super overcooked and smushy. Udon noodles soup was pretty ok.

The sashimi was exceptional—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Unfortunately, the tempura was disappointing. The batter was bland and both the shrimp and calamari were overcooked which made them dry and chewy. While I highly recommend the sashimi, the tempura could use improvement.

I ordered a spicy tuna roll(best), green chile two roll, California roll, miso soup(good), and the hamachi kama yellowtail collar.The food came out out of order. It's not a big deal to me. Hamachi kama has a lot of bones, so be aware. The flavor of the fish was good. The ponzu sauce was not spicy or flavorful. I preferred using the lemon actually. The California roll was low on avocado and flavor. The green chile two roll was unpleasant. At $57.18, it was expensive for what it was. The service was alright, friendly at times. I would go back to try new things.

Is there actually great sushi in New Mexico? The land of frito tacos, fry bread, and enough red and green smothered tacos to make a grown man cry?!? Yes! Actuary there is! I decided to try out Kai Sushi for the first time because it had a lot of great reviews. The first thing I noticed was the small, unassuming interior. It definitely has a small cozy vibe, not a big expensive vibe. The service was really good and the food came out quick! I went with the Kai roll, which was a good choice, I thought the individual components went together very well, and it was a little bit spicy, but not too much. I decided to get the original flavored Japanese Mille Crepe Cake as well. I thought it was fantastic. I'll be back!

Kai Sushi is honestly the best sushi spot in Santa fe. I've poked around at other places and this hidden gem has a great atmosphere, staff, and a lovely selection of not just sushi but other entrees as well for those of us with anti-sushi friends and family. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. My sister and I are both plus sized and haven't had good experiences everywhere, but the staff at Kai Sushi are warm and kind. I'd definitely check this spot out, whether it be for takeout or for enjoying your meal while nestled into a calm, yet bustling, small business.

We called in an order an hour in advance, but it wasn’t ready when we arrived. The lady at the entrance was incredibly rude both times we visited. We walked out the first time, and the second time, she gave us attitude. We used to love this place, but the customer service has declined significantly, especially since that rude lady is always at the entrance.