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KAIYŌ - Reviews
701 3rd St 1st Floor, 94017 San Francisco
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168
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71.4%
Satisfaction
40
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8
neutral
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Price per Person
- $71–$80
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
7
Delicious Food, Lacking Service
My experience at this restaurant was marked by amazing food. Every dish was absolutely delicious and memorable, full of well-balanced flavors and very refined presentation. The high quality ingredients were particularly evident in the sushi and seafood dishes.
The only negative aspect was the inattentive and lacking service. While it might have been an off night, the restaurant wasn't crowded, so the service issues were noticeable.
- food10
- flavors9
- presentation9
- service3
Price per Person
- $81–$90
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
9
Pleasant Surprise Downstairs!
The restaurant downstairs was a pleasant surprise. We enjoyed delicious food and tasty drinks, and it was not crowded at all. The service was great, and the overall atmosphere felt more relaxed compared to the rooftop.
If we had known that food was also served upstairs, we probably would have skipped dining here and just stayed on the rooftop.
- food10
- drinks9
- crowded8
Price per Person
- $41–$50
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
10
Absolutely Excellent Dining Experience!
My experience at this restaurant was absolutely excellent. We were staying at the hotel next door, and they suggested it. While hotel recommendations can sometimes be a gamble, we were very glad we tried it.
We enjoyed a variety of dishes, including an octopus appetizer, a sushi roll, a mushroom side dish, and sea bass. We also had a couple of other items I can't recall, and finished with a delicious creme brulee dessert. Everything was truly outstanding.
I highly recommend this restaurant.
- octopus appetizer9
- sushi roll9
- mushroom side dish9
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
3
Disappointing Rolls, Mid-Quality Fish
My experience at this restaurant was marked by low quality rolls. The flavors were overwhelming, and the fish quality was pretty mid. While the food received a 3/5, the atmosphere was a strong 5/5, and service was also rated a 3/5.
- fish quality5
- rolls2
- flavors2
Price per Person
- $41–$50
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Delicious Vegan Options & Great Ambiance
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! They offered several vegan options that were incredibly yummy. I particularly enjoyed the vegan scallops, made with oyster mushrooms, and the vegan tacu tacu roll, which was also very tasty.
The miso soup was excellent, and the cocktails were delightful. Although the interior is small, it has a good ambiance, and our server was exceptionally sweet and helpful.
- vegan options9
- vegan scallops9
- vegan tacu tacu roll9
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
7
Great Food, Poor Service Experience
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The food was excellent, earning a perfect score. However, the service was a significant letdown.
Despite trying to get the staff's attention for 5 minutes, even by shaking my card in front of them, I was largely ignored. The atmosphere and service both received a 4 out of 5, but the lack of attentiveness from the staff was a major drawback.
- food10
- atmosphere8
- service3
- staff3
Price per Person
- $101+
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
2
Disappointing Experience: Poor Service and Mediocre Food
My experience at this restaurant was largely disappointing. The service was poor, and the food was mediocre. We encountered issues with our order, as some items were never received, and others took an excessive 20 minutes to arrive after the initial dishes were served.
Given the quality and service, I would not recommend this establishment, as you can find better, fresher nigiri at less upscale places.
- service2
- food3
- items ordered1
Price per Person
- $91–$100
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Large Group
Group Size
- Large Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
6
Mixed Experience: Great Service, Lacking Food Flavor
Our group of 6 found the long tables to be inaccessible and difficult for serving and sitting. However, the service was wonderful, with Mathias keeping things light and making jokes. The drinks, an Old Fashion and a Pink Rose, both lacked flavor and color.
The food was just okay, with the pork chop needing more seasoning than just butter and chimichurri. The rib eye, cooked medium well, was the best part with bold flavors, though the charred bone tasted burnt. The yucca fries were overcooked and bland.
Overall, the experience was negative due to lacking flavor, messy flat plates, separate sides, and subpar drinks, with the service being the only positive.
- service9
- food5
- rib eye8
- tables2
- Old Fashion3
- Pink Rose3
Price per Person
- $31–$40
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
9
Dynamite Food, Perfect Brussel Sprouts!
My experience at this restaurant was absolutely dynamite! My taste buds were happy and satisfied. The gentleman who welcomed us in gave us great recommendations.
We devoured the food after the first bite, so no pictures were taken. I ordered the Anticucho de Lomo Fino w/ Brussel Sprouts. The Brussel Sprouts were made to perfection: not overly roasted or having a burned taste, yet flavorful and roasted to perfection.
It left my palette feeling clean and refreshed. Perhaps a squeeze of lemon juice over them to finish them off would be a nice touch. My sister ordered the same dish with Papas Fritas!
The fries were seasoned well with red pepper flakes, offering a great balance between spicy and salty. We’re considering returning for another great experience. We didn’t visit the rooftop, however, it sounded lively!
- food10
- Anticucho de Lomo Fino9
- Brussel Sprouts10
Price per Person
- $31–$40
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
9
Beautiful Brunch with Excellent Food
I visited this restaurant for brunch on a Saturday and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant itself is beautiful. We ordered a variety of dishes, and everything we ordered was excellent.
The dishes included the spicy miso soup, karaage chicken, veggie gyoza, ceviche classico, short rib hash, lomo saltado bowl, and the French toast. Overall, this place is truly wonderful.
- restaurant10
- everything we ordered10
- spicy miso soup9
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