Kanpai

We come here all the way from Eastlake for maybe close decade now. We love their bento boxes. Service is good. This is an authentic Japanese restaurant that's like a hidden gem. Hope they'll always stay in business.

Kanpai has been one of my family's favorite Japanese restaurants for at least 2 decades.We dined here tonight for their Beef Sukiyaki. It seems like Kanpai is the ONLY Japanese restaurant in Chula Vista that I know of that has Beef Sukiyaki.The ambiance: From their wooden pendant lighting fixtures to their modern wooden chairs . Kanpai has some booths lined up near the windows...Their Beef Sukiyaki has a lot of flavor, although they're lacking meat. For the entrée costing almost $22, I was expecting that there would be enough thin slices of Sukiyaki Beef.My Beef Sukiyaki seemed like it had an entire onion head that was mixed in with SOME clear Shirataki noodles and small pieces of carrots & cabbage.To Kanpai restaurant- For a suggestion -- Why can't we have the option to order MORE meat À la carte for like $7- $8 more. ** Kanpai, I HOPE you can fulfill my request of being able to order more Sukiyaki Beef... Kudasai/Please... Thank you!!!

Hubby was craving Japanese curry and didn't want to drive too far, so thankfully we stumbled across this place. Feels like this establishment has been here for years, and you get a sense of family when you walk in. The servers are all so kind and welcoming and there seems to be many regulars, as the servers address them accordingly. There is a good amount of parking as this is in a small plaza. We happened to come right before the rush on a Friday night, so luckily we were seated right away. Hubby ordered his Japanese curry and was very happy with the serving. It's very large, and flavorful - and for those who can't tolerate too much heat, this is considered a mild for us. I ordered the sushi combo B and loved how fresh the fish was. We also ordered some of the nigiri specials and appreciate the freshness of the fish. Overall, I'm not quite sure why the low rating, but I definitely want to be a regular here. Loved the food and even more so, the hospitality!

Visited this sushi restaurant because we didn't want to drive 15-20 minutes to get to a sushi restaurant. We were greeted right away and seated immediately. Customer service was good and one of the workers (can't remember her name) was extremely nice and friendly.In my opinion, this restaurant is overpriced for basic rolls. However they get a point for their fish being fresh and not using a crazy amount of rice. While we were eating, we noticed a small hair like it could've been an eyebrow hair or something. One of the waitresses took it back for the chef to see and they couldn't find it. So they brought it back to us so we pointed it out and showed it to the waitress and they took it off our tab.

Always clean, very busy, friendly helpful staff. It is the only Japanese restaurant we frequent here in the South-bay in the last 15 years. The sushi is beautiful, fresh & delicious. Happy hour offers cold, cold beer or hot sake! Authentic Japanese dishes prepared fresh and when requested. I would say the ramen is our favorite with the Kanpai Bento is one of our go to's. My husband loves the champon here. They can accommodate large parties with advanced notice. The later you come, you will wait but the experience is worth it.

I will never come back, this food made me so sick.Sorry but this wasn't my first bad experience (wanted to give second chance) here but it's gonna be my last.

I like coming here during HH and sitting at the sushi bar. Staff always friendly and helpful when you ask for suggestions.

Ordered the 3 item bento box, and the food was delicious as always.We accompanied them with a few rools and an order of takoyaki.Takoyaki was good, but probably won't order again when it's to go as taste was good but not to the right temperature.Call ahead service for pickup was fast and easy

Ive been coming here for the past 25 years and love it. The people are amazing and the environment hasn't changed.

One of my favorites sushi restaurants in Chula Vista.I came here 10 years ago and I almost walk away because of the exterior looks but Surprise surprise FOOD is phenomenal.Even the California Roll is amazing Oysters are so fresh, love itMy favorite item is the whole fish raw then they cook the bones, it's unbelievable.Service is good if they are busy so I try to go as soon the open for dinner 5:00 or go on Mondays and Tuesday so I can enjoy my food Sooo Recommend