This place will definitely become our go-to spot from now on! The prices were reasonable, and the food quality was excellent too. We particularly enjoyed the spicy agedashi tofu; it had a crispy exterior and a soft, flavorful interior with a Korean spicy sauce. However, the sunomono wasn't quite to my liking as the noodles dominated, and the veggies were a bit sparse.The Kissako House roll was fantastic and left us feeling completely satisfied, and the Boston roll was equally delicious. I wouldn't say the food was top-notch, but with other sushi restaurants becoming increasingly expensive (although some do offer exceptional sushi), this place provides us with a more affordable and enjoyable dining option.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Agedashi Tofu
Ascent Yard Care
Very high quality
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Gordon
Decent quality. Tempura was excellent. Sushi nothing special. Somewhat overpriced, probably due to being in Oak Bay. Loved the atmosphere and soothing music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup
Brianna
Popped in here for a quick dinner and found the cutest spot! Great service and even better sushi. The tempura was hot, crispy, and fresh, the rolls were made perfectly and the tea complimented the dinner perfectly. Highly recommend and can’t wait to go back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Zimbardo
Was such a hidden gem under prior ownership. The quality has gone down meaningfully. Won't be coming back unfortunately.
Karen Fediuk
A very cosy restaurant with a diverse menu and food of exceptional quality. Fantastic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carla Stamile
Best/freshest sushi with the warmest owners. We have been coming here forever. They put a lot of effort into quality and we’ve always had amazing service. They also take great care when preparing my order as a celiac making sure to keep things separate and informing me about what’s gluten free on the menu. One of the best in the city for sure. Truly wonderful people! Great prices too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hyejoo S
Simple & generous portion for fish.I wish to have generous salads...I understand everything is expensive these days, though.. thanks to the kitchen.
Alex Cohen
Excellent service and great sushi! The sashimi and specialty rolls are very tasty!
Coming from Vancouver where there’s no shortage of great sushi places, Kissako really blows it out of the water. High quality and fresh sushi with tasty flavour and beautiful plating. Highly recommend it!
Gayle Wigmore
This little restaurant has great Sushi and it is always very fresh and tasty!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: House Roll, Sushi and Sashimi Combo, Rainbow Roll
Guy Woolliams
I've unfortunately had to reduce my rating from 5 stars 5 years ago to 2 stars. Took my daughter there recently to dine in on a Thursday for dinner as Bon Sushi was completely full with a 30-45 minute wait. There were no other diners which should have been my first indication although 3-4 pickups came in the hour we were there. First off, we were seated promptly but then told to come up to the counter to order. I was taken aback as that is not what one expects for table service and I could not understand a good reason for that. My daughter ordered her standard fare but could not eat the unusual wakame salad which was spicy and mixed in with green salad. Unusual presentation which I ate and tasted fine but was not what I expected when I ordered it. Miso soup, tamago nigiri was fine and the chopped scallop roll was passable as well (black specs looked like torched which may be considered avant garde but did not meet my standards for attractive presentation) but for $78 for an adult and child with few leftovers I did not feel we got enough value for money in terms of quantity, quality, presentation and service. I doubt I will return under this current ownership iteration.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Azul Hugh
Pleasant enough place, simple straight forward sushi, with an emphasis on rolls provided by a hard working Korean couple.Not exciting, but not disappointing either.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Nicholas Plummer
best sushi and prices in town. mom and pop shop very friendly owners
Kisako is our favorite sushi place ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place will definitely become our go-to spot from now on! The prices were reasonable, and the food quality was excellent too. We particularly enjoyed the spicy agedashi tofu; it had a crispy exterior and a soft, flavorful interior with a Korean spicy sauce. However, the sunomono wasn't quite to my liking as the noodles dominated, and the veggies were a bit sparse.The Kissako House roll was fantastic and left us feeling completely satisfied, and the Boston roll was equally delicious. I wouldn't say the food was top-notch, but with other sushi restaurants becoming increasingly expensive (although some do offer exceptional sushi), this place provides us with a more affordable and enjoyable dining option.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Agedashi Tofu
Very high quality
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decent quality. Tempura was excellent. Sushi nothing special. Somewhat overpriced, probably due to being in Oak Bay. Loved the atmosphere and soothing music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup
Popped in here for a quick dinner and found the cutest spot! Great service and even better sushi. The tempura was hot, crispy, and fresh, the rolls were made perfectly and the tea complimented the dinner perfectly. Highly recommend and can’t wait to go back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was such a hidden gem under prior ownership. The quality has gone down meaningfully. Won't be coming back unfortunately.
A very cosy restaurant with a diverse menu and food of exceptional quality. Fantastic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best/freshest sushi with the warmest owners. We have been coming here forever. They put a lot of effort into quality and we’ve always had amazing service. They also take great care when preparing my order as a celiac making sure to keep things separate and informing me about what’s gluten free on the menu. One of the best in the city for sure. Truly wonderful people! Great prices too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simple & generous portion for fish.I wish to have generous salads...I understand everything is expensive these days, though.. thanks to the kitchen.
Excellent service and great sushi! The sashimi and specialty rolls are very tasty!
Restaurantji Recommends
Coming from Vancouver where there’s no shortage of great sushi places, Kissako really blows it out of the water. High quality and fresh sushi with tasty flavour and beautiful plating. Highly recommend it!
This little restaurant has great Sushi and it is always very fresh and tasty!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: House Roll, Sushi and Sashimi Combo, Rainbow Roll
I've unfortunately had to reduce my rating from 5 stars 5 years ago to 2 stars. Took my daughter there recently to dine in on a Thursday for dinner as Bon Sushi was completely full with a 30-45 minute wait. There were no other diners which should have been my first indication although 3-4 pickups came in the hour we were there. First off, we were seated promptly but then told to come up to the counter to order. I was taken aback as that is not what one expects for table service and I could not understand a good reason for that. My daughter ordered her standard fare but could not eat the unusual wakame salad which was spicy and mixed in with green salad. Unusual presentation which I ate and tasted fine but was not what I expected when I ordered it. Miso soup, tamago nigiri was fine and the chopped scallop roll was passable as well (black specs looked like torched which may be considered avant garde but did not meet my standards for attractive presentation) but for $78 for an adult and child with few leftovers I did not feel we got enough value for money in terms of quantity, quality, presentation and service. I doubt I will return under this current ownership iteration.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Pleasant enough place, simple straight forward sushi, with an emphasis on rolls provided by a hard working Korean couple.Not exciting, but not disappointing either.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
best sushi and prices in town. mom and pop shop very friendly owners