Sushi Kuu

The restaurant is cozy and the food was amazing! The atmosphere was pretty lively with how many people there were. The server was quick to take our orders. The server brought our food and I asked for some extra napkins. It wasn’t until I was waiting for a bit and halfway done with my food that I happened to get her attention again that she mouthed to me “napkins” like she suddenly remembered. It was a busy night which is very understandable. However it looked like our waitress was more so focused on the bar, which is at the back of the restaurant and I was seated almost 2 tables away from the front door. It wasn’t until towards the end of my meal that even other waitresses started attending towards our table. I don’t think this was their fault, like I said it was busy. But the sections they serve should be closer rather than having a worker serve in both the front and the back. Just to make sure things like this don’t happen.

The rolls were delicious, the rice was great, there was a lot of filling, the ramen was excellent, and it didn't smell like pork like many places. Our kids ate everything. We'll definitely be back. I highly recommend it.

I'm kind of bouji with my sushi and only eat the best, needless to say, THIS, is my new favorite spot! I've almost tried all the specialty sushi on the menu, and just had the Nigiri set with a couple bottles of good sake. Everything here so far is fire!! 🔥🔥

By far the best sushi spot ive been too. I have my favorites of course. But this spot is above and beyond expectation. It is no wonder why this spot is busy every night. The chef..... phenomenal! And his su chefs compliment him with abilities others cant. I drove 5.5 hrs just to experience chefs amazing choices again. Blown away again!!!!! Thank you sushi kuu for another great experience!! Id go on.

We learned our lesson arrive early or be patient. The food is absolutely worth the wait. Everything was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. I’m usually picky about nigiri, but every piece had me excited for the next. The service was excellent, and the overall vibe of the restaurant made the experience even better. We’re already planning our next visit, this time with friends, so we can explore even more of the menu. Can’t wait to go back!

Nice busy restaurant in the okay buddytown of Visalia. I wanted to eat sushi since there were many Mexican restaurants around. I wanted something different. I looked on Yelp and found this place. So we decided to check it out. We walked in, and it was pretty busy, but we sat down right away. The server was nice. Took our drink order right away. We ordered a tempura bento, sushi bento, tofu, and garlic edamame. The food came out pretty fast! Edamame was hot and had lots of garlic. The tofu dish was okay. I just wish the sauce came separately cause it made it soggy. The tempura bento box came with a pile of tempura, California roll, rice, and salad. The tempura was delicious. Battered perfectly and nice and crispy. The sushi bento was good. Choice between California roll or Spicy tuna and 5 pc nigiri. I chose spicy tuna. The fish tasted fresh. Spicy tuna roll was like any other place, but the nigiri was yummy. Nice thick slices of fish and not too much rice. Service was good. She checked on us a few times. I would recommend this place if you are craving sushi and don't want mexican or sandwiches.

Great food, great atmosphere, solid spot for getting any popular japanese dishes. I had salmon teriyaki and it was great. The sushi was fresh and flavorful. Service was friendly and fast.

I am always looking for new places to try, and when I saw this restaurant on "dine and dish," it was a must. The atmosphere was very pleasant, and service on point. The popcorn shrimp 🍤 was a must-have. We would have had 2 of them. The dragon rolls were very good that we had 2 of them. The sashimi was OK, but in all fairness, it was fresh and very tasty. Would we come back? Most definitely. We had to wait 30 minutes to be seated and was worth the weight.

Delicious food! My daughters loved the food and the service was great! Do recommend, so go eat now!!

During my stay in Visalia this past month, I was highly recommended to try Sushi Kuu. As a huge seafood lover (and coming from the Bay Area), I was excited to check it out. I went on a Thursday evening around 5 PM, and the restaurant was almost completely full. Luckily, my friends and I were able to grab a table and started ordering right away. I decided to splurge a bit and ordered the chirashi bowl, while my friends shared a couple of rolls. Our meals came with a complimentary salad, which was surprisingly delicious and a great start to the meal. When my chirashi bowl arrived, I was really impressed with the presentation. The assortment of fish looked beautiful and fresh. Coming from the Bay Area, I'd say the quality is definitely comparable. I especially loved the tuna -- it was fresh, buttery, and flavorful. There was also the perfect amount of rice to complement each piece of fish, leaving me feeling satisfied but not overly full. I tried a piece of my friend's sushi roll as well and could immediately taste the freshness of the fish. Everything felt high quality and well-prepared. There's street parking right in front of the restaurant, plus additional parking across the street. I'd recommend coming a little earlier in the evening because by 6-6:30 PM, I can easily see this place being completely packed. I can definitely see why this establishment is popular because of it's food and nice interior decor. I noticed a lot of people ordering bento boxes, so that's definitely something I'll be trying next time.

The Green Goblin was a fresh, creative take on a raw sushi roll, with a tangy sauce and just the right amount of heat. The salmon and tuna were impressively fresh, the ingredients worked well together, and the portion size was solid. Even during a busy lunch rush, the servers supported each other, so we were consistently checked on -- . The dining area was spotless, and the string lights, trellises, and exposed brick gave the place a great vibe. The space itself is large, but they've filled it with plenty of tables, which means it can get pretty noisy -- though on the plus side, that setup helps keep the wait time down. Prices were very reasonable, especially considering the quality and ambiance. Parking is street-only. The menu has plenty of options, as any good sushi spot should. Our chicken yakitori appetizer arrived toward the end of the meal, after we'd nearly finished our entrées, but it wasn't a big deal. Overall, a great lunch experience.

I think we found our new go-to sushi spot in Visalia. We can on a Saturday evening and while the place was busy (bigger inside than I thought!), we were seated promptly at a table for two. Lively ambiance. I was actually pretty impressed with how efficient the service was. We didn't wait very long at any point during the evening - drink and food orders were taken quickly and everything came out shortly after - and we didn't feel rushed at any point. The prices felt on the high end, but nothing too crazy. We ordered a few rolls and some nigiri. Good ratio of fish to rice and everything tasted so fresh. Good selection of sake and Japanese craft beer too! Heads up - they're closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. And they're closed between 2-430pm on the days they're open.

Food is amazing every time! When you sit and order the food comes out quick too. Sushi and teriyaki bowls are delicious we did not care for the ramen.

Came by for lunch to enjoy some sushi and I was not disappointed. The sushi was fresh and delicious, and the service was great. The restaurant was very clean and had a fast-paced, energetic atmosphere. Sitting at the bar was a nice touch--you can watch the chefs prepare your sushi right in front of you. Definitely a great lunch spot!

Wow! This is one of those "I'd give this place 6 stars if I could" kind of reviews. This place is killer. Headed over from the Convention Center with a friend and colleague for lunch during our conference. The place was already bustling and quite full upon our arrival just before noon. Greeted and seated promptly. Fabulous! We opted for the hamachi kama (collar) for our appetizer and it was incredible. Meaty, super smoky and just so tasty. Yum! We agreed on two rolls: Lemon Drops and Fourth of July. Both fantastic! The Lemon Drops was bright and citrusy while the Fourth of July had a spicy kick and a satisfying crunch. They complemented each other really nicely. The fast and friendly service continued throughout our visit. Even though they were busy, we received our orders promptly and we never felt rushed. If you like sushi and find yourself anywhere remotely near Visalia, do yourself a favor and get yourself to Sushi Kuu. I'm certain you'll be glad you did.

We came to Sushi Kuu during a dark, rainy weeknight just before Thanksgiving. The inside was bright, loud and festive. Packed crowd with maybe a 15-minute wait. Excellent layout with spacious booths along the perimeter, open kitchen in the back, and even art displays of samurai armor and cherry blossom trees in the front. Food and service were great. I'm continuously surprised you can get excellent sushi in unexpected places, from strip malls to conference catering in Norman, OK. The nine-piece nigiri comes in a 3x3 wooden tray like a tic-tac-toe board with seriously fresh fish and well-seasoned fish. Their wasabi is actually fresh, which is uncommon in most USA sushi places. The unagi and inari were both worth getting as well. The Bento boxes come with lots of food, and you can't go wrong with the Teriyaki chicken with tempura veggies. My wife also commented that the ramen was also solid - savory milky broth with lots of fixins. Definitely recommend! Parking can be a bit tricky and its unclear whether they take reservations.

Wow! Went there today for the first time and lunch was fantastic! So many types of entrees to choose from and mine was fresh and delicious. Restaurant was exceptionally clean with a very attentive staff. Servers were helpful and overall excellent. Very welcoming. Nice energy in the restaurant with other diners. Busy but exceptionally well managed. It could not have been a better experience! Five stars plus!

I was in Visalia for work for 1 day so I asked some locals where the best sushi was, and luckily they told me...Sushi Kuu! A very memorable experience. The waitresses are top notch and are quick to please. You never have to wait long before ordering or getting another drink. This place gets busy fast so make sure to get there at 4:30 when they open. Otherwise you might have to wait until a different day. Very pleasing to sit at the bar and watch the chefs work their magic. Thank you sushi kuu!

A place that should be on everyone's list. If you're not from the area this place is worth the trip from Fresno or Clovis. If you're a person from Tulare or Visalia and you've never been then same on you because you are missing out. This place is always good and consistent. They're always busy so the word is out. The rolls, the sashimi, bento boxes, and appetizers are must orders. The service is always impeccable. For this visit we got the sashimi platter, spicy tuna, popcorn chicken, chicken teriyaki bento box, and another roll that I can't remember but it was topped with eel. My kids love it here as does my wife also. If you don't come, oh well more for the rest of us.

The spicy pork ramen was so delicious. The service was great, they were very inventive. The environment was very welcoming and clean.

Wow! This sushi was amazing. I was in town and was very impressed when we came by to try some of the rolls! First off the tempura was perfect. Very crunchy and delicious. My favorite item was the new new, it was crispy rice with spicy tuna. We also got a crunch roll and Harley roll. The Harley was so zesty, I hadn't tried anything like it before. The quality of fish was fresh and very good, the service was great too. It was a Thursday night and very busy, but we were seated within 25 minutes.

Honestly best sushi place in Visalia. But be ready to wait even on a Wednesday you are waiting an hour to be seated or more! But worth the wait!

Great food, great services, good portions. The food was delicious, I enjoyed their chicken teriyaki lunch bento box, so yummy!

We love sushi, there's a couple of good places in town, but sushi cook has been my favorite lately. If you enjoy the taste of fresh fish without all the extra layers of sauces, this is our favorite place get yourself a sashimi set and some hot green tea, delicious meal and wonderful atmosphere inside. Servers are all very friendly and food is delicious. Mid-week for dinner is better for us so we don't have the crowds, it can get a little bit loud on Fridays and weekends.

Hands down this is the best sushi in Visalia! There can be long wait times, but I'm usually willing to wait for good food. Servers are attentive and the food comes out in decent amount of time after ordering. The replica shogun warrior armor in front is cool too.

Best Sushi in Visalia and best Ramen in the valley. This is one of the few spots that offer fresh Oh Toro, melt in your mount wagu of tuna. You will want to order a separate order for everybody at the table as it is hard to share! Read a lot of stellar reviews about the ramen so I ordered the pork belly ramen. Noodles were cooked perfectly, broth was rich and tasty, and the pork belly was perfection. Is it the best in the valley, can't say I have found any better Nice location on Main Street, parking can be tricky but persistence will pay off. Get there early to avoid the line, very popular spot!

First time finally able to get in and try! And it was I incredibly delicious!! We got the spicy cucumber salad, chicken app, and a roll. So fresh! Amazing service as well. Can't wait to try more

I just wanna start up by saying I love the ambience here very very comfortable on top of that. The food was absolutely fresh tasty seasoned well. It's very rare to find sushi spots where they actually season the nigiri on top of that rolls were amazing my only MINOR gripe is they serve Pepsi products but hey I understand and also well timed and really fast on bringing teams out

Everyone in our party enjoyed the food and for the price there was a lot of food included in the bento boxes. I'm not much of a sashimi eater but I tried the cherry blossom and liked it a lot, the fish was nice and soft. We also ordered a sparkling yuzu drink (alcoholic) and really enjoyed it. Overall the service was welcoming and friendly, the atmosphere was nice and relaxed, a very good choice for a dinner with friends or a date night

They have the best Ramen noodles soup in town. Their service is great specially the server who clean up the tables, he is really attentive with all the customers, also the atmosphere is very friendly.

Wow, I loved this sushi place. Super clean, fish is fresh. The salmon sushi was *chefs kiss* I felt really safe here, and I'm very picky about sushi. So happy Visalia has a good sushi spot. Good service too.

Every bite of the delicious food was worth it, and the amazing service would make anyone a loyal customer. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for good ramen and sushi.

I've been eating here for the past two years, and I can honestly say they've had zero mistakes with my orders (knock on wood ). Seriously. wow. The food is incredible, the sushi is some of the best I've ever had, and the place is always family-friendly. Highly recommend!

The best sushi in town, hands down. The service is always great, all the servers come to help, they are not assigned designated areas. The ambiance is very Japanese and modern. The freshness of the fish is consistent. The best sushi in Visalia, it is worth the wait

The food was pretty good and the ambience was on point but for the price point they definitely could add a bit more. The servers were swift and on task but had a cold demeanor and were a bit rude. I was personally ignored a few times.

What a refreshing gem in Visalia. The sushi quality is comparative to some of the best restaurants I've visited in larger cities. Parking was a struggle despite it being a Thursday evening and they were bustling. We waited 30 minutes and were seated at the bar as a smaller party. The staff were incredibly attentive and smiley throughout our meal. The food took 15 minutes to arrive and I was delighted in how clean and meticulous the kitchen was. =ORDERED= *Chirashi: this bowl was incredibly generous and fresh. Each piece was tender and fatty. The yellowtail, fatty tuna and albacore were my favorites. The sauces were applied sparingly and I liked how they were more complex than the typical spicy mayo. The selection of 10 different fish was more than enough to satisfy anyone. The rice was warm, slightly sweet and vinegary. *Miso Soup: came with the chirashi bowl and was a warm, salty starter. *Scallop Nigiri: plump and sweet. The chilled mollusk paired well with the rice. Loved the bite each piece had. *Rainbow Roll: loved how each piece had a thick slice of fish. The inside was stuffed with avocado and imitation crab. A nicely executed classic, shining light on their spread of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and whitefish. A must visit spot for any sushi lover. Pricing was reasonable for the quality, especially for the chirashi bowl. The ratio of rice and fish was perfect. Surprising to find such high quality seafood in the Central Valley but I'll be back regularly for my fishy cravings.

Favorite sushi and ramen in town! The spicy katsu pork ramen was so flavorful and yummy! Highly recommend the heat and firebomb sushi roll! I would skip the teriyaki chicken next time as I wouldn't recommend it. Everything was great just my personal preference. The staff was so nice and attentive! Which made our experience so enjoyable. The family can't wait to go back.

Service, any service, even bad service is better than no service. Long wait to get seated I can understand. More than 45min after ordering and all I have is iced tea to show for it. Wait , food just showed. Still , ridiculous. That being said the food is very good, no doubt. But the wait time for our food was simply not acceptable.

Everything is so good. Love this place we love the curry ramen with shrimp tempura. We always have this when we go there.

This place is hands-down one of my favorites! The Nigiri set is amazing and an absolute must--I order it every single time. Their Ramen is incredible too; honestly, I could eat it any time of the day. Everything else I've tried on the menu has been fantastic--you really can't go wrong no matter what you order. Highly recommend!

2.5 Stars Pros: Neat and clean dinning area. Okay service. Cons: Food was pricey for food quality and portion size. Food was eh.

This is the place to go to if you are looking for authentic Japanese food! It is fortunate for the Visalia, CA area to have Albert (Chef & Owner) to settle in Visalia, CA after stints in Las Vegas and New York! For authentic there isn't a Japanese restaurant between the Bay Area or L.A.! I always sit at the sushi bar to converse with Albert on what is fresh (most coming from Japan) that day and visiting with other Diners. One time there was someone visiting from San Francisco and it was his first time and he commented that there was no place in S.F. that compared to Sushi Kuu!! Albert brings in so much variety of fresh fish that every time is an Experience!! He makes 3 Specialty hand rolls that are served more open like a taco because he wants you to see what's inside. Albert makes all his own sauces and dips himself (not sharing with the Staff) because he wants to keep them "secret"! He makes his own house made wasabi and sho-yu! I don't usually order the rolls but I do recommend the Green Goblin!! It is a different roll you can't get everywhere! It has salmon in it (I don't care for farmed salmon- I prefer wild caught) So I substitute King Salmon instead and named it "King Goblin" and both are topped with jalapeño and a secret light citrus sauce! So good!!Everything tastes so flavorful and fresh that it's hard to have favorites! I'm posting a picture of his "Special List" to show the variety that he brings in mostly from Japan that Albert fillets himself and the varieties change by Season so try something while it's available!! Try the Super Oh-Toro "seared" sashimi style! It will literally melt in your mouth and by searing it - it brings the oil and flavor out! Also Albert makes a red oil with crunchy that you add to the fish! Oh so good!! If you are a sushi & sashimi fanatic or even ramen lover come here! The aju or broth he makes for his ramen and noodles are flavorful! Sushi Kuu also has many different beer from Japan and a large selection of sake!! Sit at the bar and meet Albert so you can appreciate his craft! "Tell him Tony sent you and he will know that you are a connoisseur of sushi delicacy Kam-pai!!!

The inside is bright and clean. Do t let the outside fool you. The service was lovely and they were very efficient and took our drink orders as soon as we sat down. The green salad was excellent. It had a carrot ginger dressing and was perfectly dressed. The only thing that kept them from getting 5 stars was that the beef bento was DRIPPING in sauce. It was drowning. I couldn't even taste the beef because it was so saucy. If I was to get it again, I would get it on the side.

Good, fresh sushi however the sashimi pieces were a bit small and thin. Soup and tea were extremely hot just like it should be served. Good service, as you finish with a dish, there's someone there picking it up. A recommendation would be to play quiet music to drown out the loud conversations. Definitely recommended.

It was 7:30pm on a Saturday night. Super busy and packed. I would recommend to make a reservation. We were seated after 20 minutes though, not too bad. We ordered salmon and bluefin tuna sashimi, a pair of flounder nigiri, volcano and caterpillar rolls. The sashimi came with 5 pieces. Decent quality and cut. The tuna was sliced smaller than usual but fresh. Salmon was good and fresh. The rolls were tasty, too. My only complaint is that the rice of the rolls was mushy. Overall, a nice restaurant with good quality fish selections in the valley for someone who wants to have their sushi fix! The ambiance is typical Americanized Japanese restaurant. Light-colored wood furniture with Japanese style tableware and deco. Sitting next to us were a couple who appeared just on a first date, so I guess a date night would work!

What was good enough to make my rating 5 stars? Well, everything. Celebrating my birthday today, we elected to have our biggest meal of the day (in the south, we call that "dinner", no matter the time of day) at Sushi Kuu which had been recommended by a friend. We decided to do dinner at 1:00 P,M., to get our meal at the back end of their lunch service time - as late as possible, but still have an hour to do it in. We arrived at 1:00 P.M. and were immediately greeted by happy enthusiastic wait persons, who took our drink orders and then helped us through an unfamiliar menu, answered our questions with patience and knowledge which allowed us to decide on our meal out of an immense array of choices. We started with the best seaweed salad I have found anywhere near here, then two rolls - 1 each of Green Goblin which has a nice citrus flavored sauce and salmon Lovi with a savory garlicky sauce dribbled on it. Both were delicious. Also an order of Oh-Toro super fatty bluefin nigiri sushi. Although it was very good. I think I would have preferred the less fatty regular bluefin. After enjoyingly devouring these dishes, I additionally ordered the Spider roll. Primarily to get the soft shell crab experience. It. too, was delicious. A wonderful meal split and equally enjoyed by both my wife and myself. A fitting birthday dinner. To keep the day and the Japanese food theme going, we decided to take home a Chirashi Don bowl for evening supper. It was so full of food. We kept it overnight for a meal the following day. It was wonderful. Totally recommended. Fantastic food and service with okay prices eaten in a beautifully apportioned setting, creating wonderful ambiance, was the highlight of the day. We'll be back. Hope to see you th

Went in around 5 on a Saturday night and there was no wait! Service was great and we got some great recommendations for rolls! Also ordered yellowtail nigiri which was really fresh and the rice was perfect. Overall, the freshness is great and the combination of ingredients add depths of flavor. Definitely can't wait to come back!

This continues to be a solid place to eat. They open on Saturdays at 4:30. This was our second time trying to get in because the first time we arrived at 5 and there was a 30 minute wait. Yesterday we were in line before they opened and yay!! We got in! Wonderful fresh sushi!

I could argue that this was the best meal I have ever had. If you are in the area this is an absolute MUST! If you care about yourself at all you will get the nigiri.

Honestly me and my gfs favorite place to have sushi in Visalia I had there nigiri set every piece of fish tasted very fresh the spicy pork ramen is amazing as well our go to appetizers is the Agadashi tofu it's super savory and warm and the owner and staff have always been super helpful throughout the dinner making sure we are taken care of

My husband was mistakenly given the wrong pickup order, and we didn't realize it until we were home and had started opening it up. I called right away, and they told me I could come pick up the correct order -- but no one told me to bring the incorrect one back. If it was that important, why wasn't that mentioned on the phone? When I arrived, they refused to give me the food I had already paid for because I didn't return the other order (which had already been opened in our home). I honestly wondered if they planned to reuse it, which is concerning. Worse, it felt like they didn't believe me -- as if I was trying to get extra food on purpose. That was insulting and really disappointing, especially since the mistake wasn't ours. I ended up taking my correct order and later received a voicemail from one of the staff members apologizing. She admitted they were in the wrong and said it was actually the cooks who had refused to release the food, not her -- even though the staff had handed out the wrong order to begin with. While I appreciated the apology, the situation was handled very poorly. I won't be back. They lost a loyal customer over a single meal -- which cost them much more in the long run.

I got the Sashimi Bento box to go. It was great, even the tempura was crispy after a ten minute drive back. I want to go back a couple times a week and try everything on the menu.

Great decor. Courteous, attentive staff. A lifelong buddy and I made the trek from Fresno down to Visalia for what he had described as his understanding was best sushi in the Valley. Sushi Kuu was definitely worth the drive. The two rolls we ordered were both super flavorful and lite and refreshing. The rolls were Lemon Drop and Green Goblin. Next time I'm in Cali I'll make that drive again.

Boyfriend and I were in town for the grand opening of Daiso and decided to stop by Sushi Kuu after doing extensive research on yelp. And it was worth it! Probably my favorite sushi spot in the Central Valley now? Will have to come again to confirm. Food: 5/5 Appetizer: potato croquette (so good! Would come back just for these!) Nigiri: Otoro (decent), Hokkaido scallop (decent); House Cured Mackerel (fav!), Amberjack (yum!); I'm picky with otoro and scallops which are typically my favorites but they are decent for Central Valley. Sushi: We got a pick two, shrimp tempura and spicy tuna (both good basic rolls) Service: 4/5 Good service. We were there on Saturday around 11:30am. They were already busy! Everyone was very nice. One of the waitresses didn't really know the menu, and said she was new. I needed to repeat my order a few times but maybe I just talked too fast. Ambiance: 5/5 Nice interior. Very warm and inviting!

Per usual this place does not disappoint. Always busy so make sure you come right at 4:30 when it opens since they don't take reservations! The servers here are kind and attentive and the atmosphere is always buzzing! The food is consistently delicious! We got the pork ramen, the Katsu ramen, all the nigiri sushi, spicy cucumber salad, and more A great place to celebrate special occasions ~

Me and my friends enjoy coming here. We make a trip down from Fresno when we can because the sushi here is the best in the valley with reasonable prices and many fish options. The staff is always attentive and welcoming. I would recommend this place to any sushi lover.

Wow. This is top tier sushi and vibes. I went in to pickup my togo order and I need to go back just to eat in there. The people were friendly, didn't rush me and it was fast service. I got the Pumba roll and the Kurobota Pork Sausages and they were phenomenal. Pumba had this garlic salmon on it and I couldn't get enough. Everything was so fresh. I wish they were in Fresno. I will be back.